Director of Estates & Capital Projects - Sandwell College

JOB ROLE

JOB TITLE Director of Estates and Capital Projects RESPONSIBLE TO Principal DEPARTMENT Senior Leadership Team

• To work closely with SLT to ensure that the needs of local businesses and community are met. • Ensuring core services delivered within key areas of responsibility are delivered in the most cost-effective manner, working within an annual budget framework ensuring key financial targets are achieved. • To support, promote and further develop the College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion. • To establish, develop and maintain effective relationships with relevant external bodies. • To foster a positive and open culture through effective communication. • To represent the Principal as and when required including attendance at external events • To fulfil responsibilities in respect of formal processes and procedures (eg hearings, appeals, dismissals and exclusions) • To undertake other duties as determined from time to time to ensure the continued progress and viability of the College. 2. Capital Projects and Development: • To anticipate changes in the external environment, to explore the implications for the College and to make recommendations in order to best position the College for the future. • To proactively design and develop solutions that meet strategic aims and objectives • Develop and manage positive and beneficial relationships with key local, regional and national stakeholders to ensure the college is well-positioned to respond to, and benefit from, development opportunities. • To ensure development plans and strategies are in place capable of securing external funding to meet key priorities. • Develop and deliver tenders, bids and business plans that are successful in responding to opportunities, maximising resources for the college. • Work in conjunction with the Principal/CEO on the development and implementation of strategies and plans to drive and enhance the delivery of core services. • Develop and implement strategies to ensure that future learning and curriculum needs are met.

To lead the development and delivery of the College’s Estates and Capital Project Strategies and supporting plans. To provide effective oversight and management for estates development and strategic maintenance, including both new build and extensive redevelopment of the existing estate. Engage with colleagues and external stakeholders and contractors to drive the successful delivery of projects to time and budget, providing strategic leadership, advice and guidance to Board and Senior colleagues. To develop innovative and high-quality learning environments in support of the college’s mission to provide an outstanding institution to benefit its students.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITES

1. Leadership: • To contribute to the strategic planning process with senior colleagues and the Corporation that promotes outstanding performance. • To lead on the development and delivery of high-quality services within the scope of the role, ensuring an effective and optimal external stakeholder service. • As a member of the senior team, work with Principal/ CEO and senior colleagues on the formulation of plans to strengthen and further develop provision across the college. • Provide outstanding and motivational strategic and operational leadership across areas of responsibility and to team members. • Ensure the provision of timely information and reports to the Principal/CEO and Corporation on key areas of responsibility and delivery. • To attend Corporation meetings as required and provide reports to the Corporation and Leadership Team(s) as appropriate • To work closely with SLT to ensure that appropriate resources for learning are in place.

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