Head of Estates & Facilities

  • Bishop Auckland College
  • Mar 04, 2026
Full time Real Estate

Job Description

We are seeking a highly experienced Head of Estates & Facilities to oversee the maintenance of the

Group estate. You will provide support, expertise and advice on future development, as well as

contributing to the development of the estate strategy, ensuring value for money and best practice for

capital developments.


The successful applicant will be a key part of the management team, reporting to the Assistant

Principal - Finance & Resources. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic

manager with passion and a commitment to achieving the very best standards for the Group estate

and resources for our students, staff and stakeholders.


You will lead the day-to day operations in relation to the Group's overall estates service, providing

effective leadership, complying with all legal regulatory responsibilities, ensuring that all buildings are

maintained, serviced, clean and fit for purpose at all times, resulting in a safe and secure working and

learning environment for all.


The successful candidate will hold a level 4 in a relevant subject area.


The successful candidate must have 3 years' experience of managing estates or project management.


You must also have recent line management experience, experience of managing contract compliance

and knowledge of a range of technical trade areas.


For further information about the role, please contact Lynn Heighton, Assistant Principal - Finance &


Resources on .


Key information

Grade: Fixed Point 41 £44, 836.48 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week, permanent position to commence as soon as possible

Post: No.: RS25/26/176

Closing date: Tuesday 17th March 2026 at 12 noon


This role will include responsibilities within safeguarding and the postholder will be engaging

in regulated activity.


Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to and value equality of opportunity, inclusion

and diversity.


Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all learners

and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure

and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other required pre-employment checks.


For an application pack, please contact