Director of Estates
Location: Dartford (Multi‑Site)
Salary: GBP60,000 – GBP70,000 + Autonomy + Enhanced Pension + Excellent Benefits
Role Overview
Are you an experienced Estates Director, Head of Estates, or senior Estates professional looking for the opportunity to take ownership of the long‑term estates strategy for a thriving, multi‑site educational institution? On offer is an exciting opportunity to play a key strategic role within a growing organisation, where you will have genuine autonomy to shape the future direction of estates, facilities, risk management, and operational delivery across multiple campuses.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic leadership of a multi‑site Estates & Facilities function
- Ownership of long‑term estates strategy, maintenance planning, and capital projects
- Oversight of facilities, health & safety, compliance, sustainability, and risk management
- Senior stakeholder engagement, including board‑level reporting and strategic planning
- Predominantly based in Dartford, with travel across other sites as required
Qualifications & Experience
- Strong background in Estates, Facilities, Building Services, Surveying, or similar
- Experience leading multi‑site estates operations within a strategic leadership role
- Strong understanding of compliance, H&S, contractor management, and capital projects
- Ability to influence at senior leadership level and drive long‑term operational improvements
- Education sector experience desirable but not essential
Benefits
Excellent benefits, enhanced pension, autonomy, and a supportive environment.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
