Head of Facilities Managment

At Bradford College our ambition is to transform the lives of our learners, help them to aim higher and support them to achieve their goals.Located in the heart of Bradford, we offer a wide range of courses at varying levels, with something to suit everyone. Undergraduate to postgraduate and professional qualifications to distance learning and short community courses.Our aim is to attract and retain knowledgeable, passionate and focused individuals who can inspire, motivate and support both learners and colleagues. With a can-do attitude and desire for continuous self-improvement, you could make a difference to the lives of everyone at Bradford College.Job DescriptionWe have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Facilities Management to join us here at Bradford College.The Head of Facilities Management is accountable for the overall management of the estates and facilities functions across the Bradford College estate. This includes, but is not limited to, maintenance of the estates plan, asset management, estates management, hard and soft facilities management, performance reporting for all services, and relationship management with all stakeholders. The College has significant outsourced provision that requires effective contract management.The postholder is responsible for setting and achieving targets for estates and facilities management working in close cooperation with the Head of Health and Safety to ensure a safe and compliant estate.Responsibilities include:Leads on the maintenance and development of estates and facilitiesLeads on sustainable development of Bradford College with a particular focus on reducing energy consumptionResponsible for asset managementEnsures the full compliance of all facilities and estates management and ensures all statutory and regulatory obligations are metOwns the capital plan for this functional area and ensures the delivery of specific capital projects on an annual basisSupports the development of capital funding bids and ensures that appropriate management and assurances process are deployed to deliver major programmes of workDevelops and implements appropriate policies and procedures to manage the estates and facilities in a safe and efficient mannerIdentifies and procures outsourced suppliers to deliver essential services to Bradford CollegeIdentifies and implements financial and service efficiencies through the effective management of the Bradford College facilities and estatesMaximises income from the estate and identifies opportunities for future commercial revenueDefines and delivers the departmental budgetResponsible for contract management and compliance as the College’s informed client.QualificationsEducation & TrainingGCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescaleGCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English or be prepared to pass a test prior to interview to demonstrate level 2 ability and then if appointed achieve within an agreed timescaleDegree or relevant professional qualificationExperienceExperience of facilities and estates management at a senior level (inc. management of organizational wide maintenance)Experience of supporting and leading capital programmesExperience of effective service contract managementExperience of assessing capital projects feasibility and developing project business casesExperience of health and safety managementAdditional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #J-18808-Ljbffr