- Eastern Education Group – Cross site role
- 1 FTE - 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year - Permanent
- Salary: £60,603 - £66,726 per annum (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
Eastern Education Group is seeking an outstanding Group Director of Estates to provide strategic leadership for one of the region's most diverse and ambitious education estates. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and serving as a member of the Executive Team, you will lead the development and delivery of a long-term estates strategy that supports organisational growth, enhances learner experiences and ensures our campuses, facilities and infrastructure remain fit for the future.
This highly influential role encompasses strategic responsibility for the Group's extensive property portfolio, facilities services, capital investment programmes and estate development opportunities. You will provide expert advice to senior leaders and governors, overseeing estate planning, compliance, building safety, asset management and sustainability initiatives across multiple sites. Working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders, you will identify opportunities to maximise estate utilisation, secure investment and funding, and deliver high-quality environments that support education, training and community engagement.
The successful candidate will bring substantial senior leadership experience within estates, property or facilities management, ideally gained within a complex multi-site or highly regulated environment. You will have a proven track record of developing and delivering long-term estate strategies, leading major capital projects and infrastructure programmes, and managing significant budgets, contracts and stakeholder relationships. Equally important will be your ability to influence at executive level, translate strategic ambition into practical delivery and build high-performing teams that drive continuous improvement.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the future direction of Eastern Education Group's estate, ensuring it remains a catalyst for growth, innovation and educational excellence. If you are a forward-thinking estates leader with the vision, commercial acumen and strategic expertise to make a lasting impact, we would welcome your application.
Group Director of Estates in Bury St Edmunds employer: Eastern Education Group Trust
West Suffolk College is an excellent employer that prioritises the professional development of its staff, offering a supportive work culture and opportunities for growth within the education sector. With a focus on delivering high-quality apprenticeship programmes across various disciplines, employees benefit from flexible working arrangements and the chance to make a meaningful impact on students' careers in the vibrant East of England region.
Contact Details:
Eastern Education Group Trust Recruitment Team
