At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sustainability initiatives and provide technical support within a dynamic estates team.
- Company: Join Blackpool and The Fylde College, a leader in education and community growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, competitive pension, and extensive professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a values-led community focused on inclusion and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while advancing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in building surveying and a passion for sustainability are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re more than an education provider – we’re a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK’s leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high‑quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12,500 students and around 1,000 colleagues, we’re proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.
B&FC are recruiting for a Sustainability & Technical Services Manager to join our Estates Team. A great opportunity to work within the busy Estates Team providing sustainability and technical services support to the Project and wider estates teams. We are looking for a person who has both experience and a passion for sustainability alongside technical skills to support program and project management. We are looking for someone that has building surveying experience and qualifications together with knowledge and understanding of procurement and ensuring project compliance.
What We Offer
- Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period
- An excellent pension scheme
- Professional development and funded training opportunities
- Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
- Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives
Working with Us
At B&FC, you’ll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles – Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We’re proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation. Whether you’re inspiring the next generation or advancing your own professional journey, B&FC is a place where you can truly make a difference.
How We Support You
At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.
Rewards and Benefits
- Enhanced leave allowance of 43 days (full‑time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Competitive pension scheme: Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution; Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 8.1% employer contribution
- Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
- Agile working opportunities
- Internal Coaching Service
- Enhanced Family friendly policies
- Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
- Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Occupational Health
- FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
- FREE eye tests
- Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
- FREE healthy breakfast
- Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
- Health and beauty salon
- Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
- Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
- FREE car parking
- Car lease scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks
Our Safeguarding Responsibilities
B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners. All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre‑employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK.
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Contact Details:
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