At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the transformation of our campuses to create exceptional learning environments.
- Company: Join City College Plymouth, a top-rated workplace with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 35 days holiday, career development, and free meals in our staff lounge.
- Other info: Be part of a dynamic team driving change in education for the future.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on education and sustainability while leading a passionate team.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in estates or facilities management is essential.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Full Time | Permanent | Competitive Salary
Who We Are
Winner of the Best Place to Work at the Tech South West Awards 2025, City College Plymouth offers a culture the College is proud of.
Our core values of Respect, Ownership and Integrity help create an environment that supports a passion for teaching and learning.
These values guide our work as we enrich our community through knowledge, experience and skills so every student can achieve their best.
As one of the country’s largest providers of quality education and training, City College Plymouth is entering a period of transition to enable us to propel education into the future.
We take pride in offering a learning environment and organisational culture that contribute positively to the health, wellbeing and sustainability of our community and enable all our students and staff to achieve their full potential.
The Role
We're seeking an inspirational
Director of Estates & Facilities Management to drive the strategic development, performance and sustainability of our multi-site estate.
As a key member of the College's leadership team, you'll lead the next phase of estate transformation, ensuring our campuses provide safe, innovative and exceptional environments that enable students and staff to thrive.
What You'll Do
- Shape and deliver our Estates Strategy
- Lead capital projects and campus development programmes
- Drive operational excellence across estates, facilities, maintenance, cleaning and security services
- Champion sustainability and support our Net Zero ambitions
- Ensure compliance, safety and value for money across the estate
- Develop and inspire high-performing teams
What We're Looking For
You'll bring significant senior leadership experience in estates, facilities management or a related field, with a proven track record of delivering strategic change, managing complex operations and leading major projects.
You’ll be a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who can turn vision into action and create environments that support outstanding learning and student experience.
- What Will You Bring To The Role
- Strategic Thinking: Translate strategic estate plans into operational delivery programmes, ensuring priorities are achievable within available resources.
- Collaborating: Oversee the operational management of all estate and facilities services including maintenance, cleaning, security, and site services.
- Delivering: Ensure buildings and infrastructure are well maintained, compliant and fit for purpose.
- Interpreting Quantitative Data: Manage estates and facilities budgets effectively, ensuring value for money and financial control.
Interviews are currently planned to be held on the 16th & 17th of September 2026.
Benefits
- Holiday: 35 days plus bank holidays and College Closure over Christmas.
- Career development opportunities.
- Generous contributions towards your pension.
- Free tea, coffee and lunch in our dedicated staff lounge.
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Director of Estates & Facilities Management in Plymouth employer: onlyFE
onlyFE is an excellent employer that values its staff and fosters a supportive work culture, particularly for those in the Education Cleaning Specialist role at our Poole campus. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and clean environment for both students and staff, making it a rewarding place to work.
