Estates Team Leader

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and competent individual to work as part of a busy Estates Team who are responsible for operating a number of campuses across the North East region. The Estates Team Leader will support the Head of Estates in the day to day management and operation of the college estate. Responsibilities will include assisting in operating a proactive and customer focussed team, ensuring college buildings and facilities remain available, fit for purpose and safe to use.

We are looking for an experienced and proactive individual with the skills and leadership qualities necessary to ensure the availability and smooth running of each college site on a daily basis. You will be flexible, customer-focused, and confident in managing and supporting a team while being prepared for occasional travel between sites to oversee operations and provide support where needed. As a hardworking and driven leader, you should be a 'self-starter' with excellent organisational, mechanical, and interpersonal skills. You must be capable of multitasking, prioritising workloads, and working to deadlines, often within a hands-on environment that includes manual handling, working at heights, and supervising contract staff. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively both as an individual and as part of a team, with the ability to motivate and guide others. A current driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle is essential.

Northumberland College is the only college in the county serving, the communities of Northumberland, offering a diverse curriculum from Entry level to Level 6, discrete SEND provision and Apprenticeships. We have three campuses based in Berwick, Ashington, and Kirkley Hall, and in October 2024 we achieved an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, in addition to being the top Performing Land based College in the Northeast. Over recent years, the College has invested over £14million in new facilities at its sites, including a £2.5 million STEM Centre at its Ashington campus which is set to become the first pathfinder Gen zero FE College in the UK in 2025/2026 About EPNE At Education Partnership North East, we are passionate about transforming lives through education. As a leading education provider in the North East of England, comprising of Sunderland College, Northumberland College and Hartlepool Sixth Form College we are committed to providing outstanding teaching and learning experiences that help our students to achieve their full potential; and we are ambitious. We are currently the top performing General Further Education college in the North East for 16-19 student achievement and ranked 2nd nationally. We have a strong college community and encourage our staff and students to be their authentic selves, be respectful of others and to be innovative in how they deliver an excellent student experience by creating an exciting future for everyone working and studying across the group. As an employer, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture where our staff can thrive. We believe that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are committed to investing in their development and wellbeing.

• Join EPNE and you'll be part of a culture that prioritizes your development and wellbeing, which is why all employees receive and extensive benefits package.
• Enjoy a generous holiday allowance (35-48 days per year, plus public holidays).
• Generous family leave and flexible working options (dependent on role)
• LGPS or Teacher Pensions Scheme, (dependent on role 15.7% - 28.68%)
• Access to myLifestyle benefits platform providing retail discounts and more.
• We offer dental, eye care & health cash plans.
• Extensive wellbeing support through a dedicated Wellbeing Adviser, and a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Free parking on most campuses.