Job Title: Executive Director of Infrastructure
Location: Across all campuses
Hours: 37 hours per week (1FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive - Based on qualifications and experience
East Coast College is ambitious about the future. As we continue to invest in our campuses, digital capabilities and sustainable estates, we are seeking an exceptional Executive Director of Infrastructure to provide strategic leadership across Estates, Health & Safety, Sustainability, IT and Digital Services.
This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the College's physical and digital environment, ensuring our infrastructure is innovative, efficient, sustainable and fully aligned with our vision for growth, curriculum excellence and an exceptional student experience. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Group, you will lead the development and delivery of a forward-thinking Infrastructure Strategy, providing expert guidance to senior leaders and Governors, whilst driving major capital developments, digital transformation and sustainability initiatives across the College.
Your strategic leadership, commercial awareness and ability to inspire high-performing teams will ensure our estates and digital services continue to support outstanding outcomes for students, staff and the wider community.
Key needs from you and the role;
- Lead the College's Estates, Health & Safety, Sustainability, IT and Digital Services functions
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive Infrastructure Strategy aligned to organisational priorities
- Drive digital innovation and transformation across teaching, learning and business operations
- Lead significant capital development and refurbishment programmes
- Champion sustainability, decarbonisation and environmental targets
- Ensure robust compliance, governance, cybersecurity and risk management frameworks
- Provide strategic advice and assurance to Governors, Committees and senior leaders
- Inspire, lead and develop high-performing teams across multiple disciplines
- Build strong partnerships with external stakeholders, funding bodies and contractors
- Demonstrate exceptional communication, leadership and influencing skills
East Coast College will offer you;
- 43 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
- Generous Pension - 18% Employer Contribution
- Free gym and swim membership
- Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant
If you share our commitment to education and have the vision, leadership and expertise to shape the future of infrastructure across East Coast College, then APPLY NOW, or contact [email protected] for more information, a conversation, or to receive the application in an accessible format.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Please note that all applications are assessed solely on the information provided within the application form. CVs are not used in the shortlisting process.
East Coast College require all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this.
East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and we therefore expect all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview and complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Information relating to the interview format will be shared and confirmed prior to the scheduled interview taking place and will facilitate any requested adjustments.
All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.
We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is available on the College's website.
