Head of Estates

The Opportunity

Shape the Future of One of Wales' Largest Further Education Estates

Nigel Wright Group is delighted to be partnering with Coleg y Cymoedd to recruit a Head of Estates.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Wales' leading further education colleges and lead a diverse multi-campus estate.

Reporting to the Vice Principal: Corporate Services, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across four campuses, ensuring a safe, compliant and sustainable environment for learners, staff and visitors.

Coleg y Cymoedd is known for its supportive culture, strong employee retention and commitment to delivering exceptional opportunities for learners across South Wales.

This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of the estate through improved asset management, maintenance planning, compliance, sustainability and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the estates and facilities function across four campuses.
• Develop and deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes.
• Oversee reactive maintenance and statutory compliance.
• Manage health & safety, security, CCTV and access control.
• Lead contractor, consultant and supplier relationships.
• Develop asset management and lifecycle replacement plans.
• Improve estate reporting, CAFM systems and data management.
• Manage budgets and support procurement activity.
• Lead, develop and motivate the estates team.
• Support sustainability and environmental initiatives.

The Person

You will bring:

• Multi-site estates management experience.
• Strong PPM and reactive maintenance knowledge.
• Asset management and lifecycle planning expertise.
• Budget, contract and supplier management experience.
• Knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety requirements.
• CAFM system experience.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• A track record of driving change and continuous improvement.

Why Join Coleg y Cymoedd?

What's on Offer?

• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Generous annual leave.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Salary sacrifice vehicle scheme.
• Wellbeing and employee support initiatives.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive and values-led culture.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact across a significant educational estate.

If you are an ambitious estates professional looking to lead change, influence strategy and shape the future of a large and diverse property portfolio, we would welcome a confidential conversation.