Director of Estates & Risk Management

Location: Dartford (multi-site: Gravesend, Hadlow & Tonbridge)
Salary: £70,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, 37 hours per week (52 weeks)
Your new company
A forward-thinking and highly regarded College group with over 6,000 students across four campuses is seeking an experienced Director of Estates & Risk Management. Rated Ofsted 'Good' with 'Outstanding' learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024), the organisation is committed to delivering a high-quality, inclusive education supported by industry-standard facilities.
Your new role
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Executive, you will provide strategic leadership across Estates, Facilities and Risk Management, ensuring a safe, compliant and high-performing environment for both students and staff.
Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the development and delivery of the College's Estates Strategy
• Overseeing capital projects, planned maintenance and asset replacement programmes
• Managing budgets, procurement processes and supplier contracts
• Driving operational excellence, sustainability and value for money
• Providing expert advice to senior leadership and the Board on Estates, Health & Safety, Risk Management and statutory compliance
• Leading on business continuity planning and risk mitigation strategies

This is a highly influential role where you will shape long-term infrastructure strategy and improve the overall student and staff experience.
What you'll need to succeed

• Proven senior leadership experience within Estates, Facilities or Property Management
• Experience delivering complex estates strategies and large-scale capital projects
• Strong financial and budget management experience
• In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, compliance and risk management
• Experience working in education, public sector or similarly complex environments (desirable)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• DBS is required

What you'll get in return

• Salary of £70,000 per annum
• 42 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme options
• Free on-site parking
• Access to on-site facilities including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops
• Ongoing CPD and staff discount schemes

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