Head of Facilities

Head of Facilities Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year Salary: £49,600 per annum Burton on Trent, Town Centre Campus Who are we looking for? Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for your next career challenge? Do you want to work with an ambitious and driven team within a dynamic organisation? Do you want to help create and shape our exciting future? Burton and South Derbyshire College is a forward thinking General Further Education College with high future ambitions. We have excellent provision serving the communities of East Staffordshire and South Derbyshire, work with nearly 1,000 businesses regionally and serve over 5,000 learners. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head of Facilities to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of our College campuses. This leadership role will be instrumental in shaping a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for both staff and students, while ensuring our estates and facilities support high-quality learning and teaching. The ideal candidate will have: Proven experience in facilities management, preferably in an educational setting. Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and a commitment to maintaining a safe working and learning environment. Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to lead teams and manage contractors effectively. A proactive approach to facilities management, with a focus on continuous improvement and delivering high standards. Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and external partners. In return you will receive excellent in work benefits, work alongside talented and motivated people in an environment that challenges individuals to be their very best and supports them to achieve this. If you feel you have the skills and enthusiasm for this role, we would love to hear from you. Applicants should be qualified to, or willing to work towards, Level 2 English and Maths. Evidence of qualifications is required. For more information please contact Why come and work for us? Burton and South Derbyshire College is an Ofsted outstanding College. We value our employees and have a number of additional benefits to offer the successful applicant: Generous pension schemes for academic and support staff Generous holiday plans Free Employee Assistance Programme  Flexible working policies Competitive maternity, paternity and adoption leave  Excellent staff training programme, including two staff development days per year On-site nursery with Good Ofsted rating Cycle to Work Scheme Free annual eye tests Access to our onsite gym Staff discounts at our fine dining restaurant, The Mulberry, our Mulberry Bistro and Innovations Hair and Beauty salon  Reward and recognition through our Employee of the Month scheme Burton and South Derbyshire College are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture and you should share those values.  We would welcome applications from all candidates, including under-represented groups in respect of age, disability, sex, gender or gender identity, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation or transgender status which would reflect our diverse community. The College is registered with the Disclosure and Barring Service and the successful applicants for this post will be required to apply for the Disclosure at the enhanced level. In addition, internet searches will be undertaken in accordance with the KCSIE guidance. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to a sustainability agenda and are working hard towards achieving a net zero environmental impact. We aim to embed this in our culture with our staff, learners, visitors and suppliers all expected to show dedication towards reducing our carbon footprint. The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 noon, Wednesday 25th September 2024.  Please see our “Work For Us” page on the College website for more information on how to complete the application.  Please note late applications are not acceptable