Head Of Estates

Join Our Dynamic Team as Head of Estates Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of our college estates? We are seeking a passionate and strategic Head of Estates to lead our Estates Team in South East London. We pride ourselves on connecting schools and education professionals through our innovative recruitment platform, making a significant impact in the education sector. Position Details Pay Rate: £30 per hour Contract Type: Temporary Duration: ASAP - May 2026 Location: South East London What You’ll Do As the Head of Estates, you will play a crucial role in the development and delivery of our strategic estates plan. You will oversee excellent service delivery across a large and complex organisation, ensuring a safe, efficient, and sustainable environment for all. Supporting the Assistant Director of Estates in strategic development, including capital projects and site condition reports. Ensuring high-quality, cost-effective services and facilities, including maintenance, catering, and security. Leading the Estates Services Team to manage property development and facilities maintenance effectively. Acting as the primary liaison between senior leadership teams and the central Estates Professional Services Team. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the Estates Services Team to deliver a comprehensive estate management service. Inspire and support team members, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. Develop robust service delivery standards that exceed stakeholder expectations. Implement college‑specific estate development and maintenance plans, utilising specialist software. Maintain rigorous financial management and accurate forward planning to achieve budget goals. Who You Are A strategic thinker with a proven track record in leading change and performance improvement. An effective team leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Experienced in managing facilities and contracts with external partners. Educated at degree level or equivalent with extensive knowledge of the property industry. Why Join Us Be part of a vibrant team dedicated to making a difference in education. Work in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork. Contribute to the development of sustainable practices within our estate. As part of our team, you will be expected to embody our values and demonstrate them through your work. If you are a proactive manager and effective decision‑maker with a passion for excellence, we want to hear from you! Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Submit your application today and help us shape a brighter future for our college estates! We look forward to welcoming you to our enthusiastic team! Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website. #J-18808-Ljbffr