Head Of Estates - Interim (6 Months)
hace 5 días
Edinburgh
Head of Estates and Sustainability - 6 Month Interim (65-72k)The Role The Head of Estates and Sustainability plays a critical role in ensuring that RBGE's estate and infrastructure support its position as a world‑leading botanical institution and visitor attraction.Reporting directly to the Executive Team, and with responsibility for the Estates and Sustainability Department, the post provides strategic and operational leadership across estates and facilities. The role ensures that all RBGE sites are secure, resilient, compliant, and fully aligned with RBGE's environmental mission and sustainability objectives.This is a senior leadership position, requiring strong strategic capability alongside hands-on oversight of complex estates, capital programmes, and sustainability initiatives.Sustainability • Support the implementation of RBGE's Sustainability Strategy and Carbon Management Plan, embedding sustainable practice across the estate., • Champion the integration of Nature‑Based Solutions to climate change across all RBGE sites., • Provide strategic leadership for the Estates function, ensuring high‑quality, forward‑looking operational services., • Represent RBGE on estates‑related matters across external networks and internal planning forums., • Oversee major and minor capital works, including collaboration with external project managers to deliver the Edinburgh Biomes Programme, encompassing glasshouse restoration and replacement, development of a sustainable energy centre, and construction of plant quarantine facilities., • Lead the development and implementation of the Asset Management Plan, Estates Strategy, and Estates Masterplan to enhance RBGE's property portfolio., • Oversee operational planning, risk management, capital planning, and business case development, in line with organisational financial governance., • Maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and ensure clear communication around estates‑related change programmes., • Manage departmental budgets and procurement processes, ensuring compliance with regulations and value‑for‑money principles., • Identify and secure external funding opportunities to support estate development, sustainability goals, and long‑term resilience., • Ensure all RBGE gardens deliver safe, clean, and high‑quality facilities, meeting 5‑star visitor grading standards., • Develop and maintain an organisation‑wide Estates Masterplan., • Lead space optimisation initiatives to support organisational efficiency and meet the needs of staff, students, and volunteers., • Take overall responsibility for maintenance, repairs, environmental controls, and building services, ensuring reliability, statutory compliance, and fitness for purpose., • Oversee health and safety planning, reporting, and coordination, working closely with Health and Safety Advisors and the Head of People and Organisational Development., • Ensure full legal and statutory compliance across the Estates function, embedding a strong culture of accountability., • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including neighbours, contractors, regulators, and funders., • Lead, motivate, and develop the Estates team through clear work plans, effective performance management, and a coaching‑based leadership approach., • Demonstrable senior leadership and anticomplement experience within estates, facilities, or a similar complex operational environment., • Proven experience in strategic estates planning, asset management, and delivery of capital programmes., • Strong financial acumen, including budget management, capital planning, and business case development., • In‑depth knowledge of health and safety, statutory compliance, and risk management frameworks., • Experience embedding sustainability and carbon reduction principles within large or complex estates., • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at senior and executive level., • Experience within the public sector, cultural, scientific, or heritage environments., • Knowledge of sustainability standards, environmental accreditation, or nature‑based climate solutions.