Head of Facilities

About Us

Ayrshire College is a large, regional College in Scotland, serving a population of more than 367,000 people, with 13,000 students enrolling in college courses every year.  Of these, approximately 5,000 enrol on full-time programmes.  Our students are at the heart of everything we do and it is our role to support them to achieve their education and career goals, whether that is going into employment, progressing through their career, reskilling, or moving on to further and/or higher study.

The College is recognised locally, regionally and nationally as an organisation that makes a positive difference to the lives of our students, to our community, to Ayrshire’s economy and to Scotland.   The College is located in the beautiful West of Scotland and comprises three campuses in Ayr, Kilmarnock and Kilwinning. 

Statement of Ambition

Ayrshire College will be an inspirational place of learning where individuals can excel and realise their full potential.  A place where businesses and communities can access skills, expertise and innovation that supports local and national economic development and inclusive growth.

We will achieve this through strong collaboration and partnership working and by investing in and valuing our staff and students.

The Role

Ayrshire College has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Facilities to provide leadership at a strategic and operational level in the corporate management and governance of Ayrshire College.

Reporting to the Vice Principal of Finance and Infrastructure, as the postholder, you will lead the development of and support the Estates and Catering Teams to deliver high quality and responsive services in line with strategic objectives and operating plans across the region in relation to the College’s Facilities Services.

You will lead the planning and development of the College Estates and Facilities Infrastructure strategy to provide flexible, innovative working environments, while creating value within the management of the estate portfolio to maximize opportunity and corresponding finance strategies.  You will also liaise with key internal and external stakeholders in the management of the portfolio, procurement and overall development of the existing services.

This opportunity has arisen at a time when the College is embarking on a transformational journey that will make a difference to the lives of our students, our community, to Ayrshire’s economy and to Scotland.   The role will be at the heart of this journey, requiring an ambitious and innovative leader, who will contribute to the College’s continuing success. 

About You

You will be qualified to degree level or will have equivalent experience within a subject area relevant to the role.  You will have a relevant professional qualification in relation to construction, building maintenance, facilities management or equivalent.  A project management qualification e.g. PRINCE2 would be desirable for the role.

You will have comprehensive experience in the leadership and management of teams, with specific successful experience in managing large scale capital and estates contacts.  A proven history in working with a range of partners, ideally within an education context at local and national level is required, along with an ability to facilitate problem solving within teams and providing leadership for the delivery of successful outcomes.

Application Process

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter online to iain.atkinson@edenscott.com or for an informal conversation, please call Iain on 07714 124 033.

Closing date, Friday 22^nd November 2024.

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