Interim Director of Estates
1 month ago
Dudley
Interim Director of Estates Pay: £325–£350 per day - Can be 4 or 5 days a weekStart: ASAPInterviews: Stage 1 – Teams | Stage 2 – Face-to-face Are you an estates leader who can shape strategy, drive capital projects, and deliver a safe, sustainable, high-performing estate? This team requires a leader to bring stability and direction. Are you that person? A leading higher education organisation is seeking an interim Director of Estates to take ownership of its estate strategy, capital projects, operational delivery, compliance, and long-term development. This is a pivotal, high-impact role at the heart of the organisation’s future. The Role You will lead the entire estates function — overseeing maintenance, cleaning, caretaking, security, catering, capital development, health & safety, and sustainability. You will have 5 direct reports. Working closely with the board, you’ll set the strategic direction for the estate, manage multi-million-pound budgets, oversee tenders and contracts, and embed a culture of safety, digital innovation, and value for money across all operations. Key Responsibilities • Lead the estates department and support the CFO with strategic planning, • Develop and deliver the college’s estates strategy and ensure policy compliance...