Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Estates and Development to lead our property management, development projects, and estate operations. This pivotal role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and maintenance of our estate portfolio, ensuring optimal functionality, safety, and compliance. The ideal candidate will demonstrate exceptional leadership, project management expertise, and a comprehensive understanding of mechanical and electrical systems. Join us to drive innovative development initiatives and maintain a high standard of estate excellence that supports our organizational growth and operational efficiency.Camphill School Aberdeen is seeking a Head of Estates and Developments to lead the stewardship, sustainability and future development of our unique estate.
Supporting more than 100 children and young people with learning disabilities and complex additional support needs, our estate spans three campuses and includes residential homes, educational buildings, workshops, community spaces, land, infrastructure and transport assets. The environments we provide are central to the quality of life, learning and care experienced by the young people we support.
Reporting to the Chief Executive and working as part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic oversight of estate management, compliance, maintenance planning, capital development, sustainability and infrastructure. You will lead long-term planning and investment while ensuring our buildings, land and facilities remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
This is an opportunity to make a lasting contribution to an organisation with over 80 years of history and ambitious plans for the future, including continued investment in facilities and estate development.
We are looking for a senior estates, facilities, infrastructure or asset management professional with experience of complex environments, strong leadership skills and the ability to balance practical delivery with long-term strategic thinking.
If you are motivated by purpose, stewardship and the opportunity to shape environments that help children and young people thrive, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
The Head of Estates and Developments is accountable for:
- setting direction and priorities
- ensuring standards and compliance
- overseeing maintenance and investment decisions
- providing assurance to the Chief Executive and Board
Requirements
Person Specification
Experience
- Experience of leadership in estates, facilities, infrastructure or asset management
- Experience operating in a complex, multisite or mixed-use environment
- Experience of compliance, health and safety and risk management
- Experience overseeing maintenance programmes and associated budgets
- Experience contributing to or leading capital or estate development projects
Knowledge and Skills
- Understanding of estate management, infrastructure and maintenance systems
- Knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
- Ability to interpret technical issues and provide clear, practical advice
- Strong planning, prioritisation and decision-making capability
- Ability to lead through others and hold delivery to account
- Ability to present clear, concise information to senior leadership and Board
Leadership and Approach
- Able to operate effectively at senior leadership level
- Clear, consistent and proportionate in judgement and decision-making
- Able to balance risk, practicality and organisational values
- Focused on stewardship, sustainability and long-term thinking
- Committed to environments that support dignity, care and community life
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Facilities maintenance: 1 year (required)
- compliance: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
