Group Head of Estates & Facilities
Group Head of Estates & Facilities - Apply Now! ⏰
Shape the spaces where futures are built. Lead with purpose. Deliver with CARE.
Job Title
Group Head of Estates & Facilities
Job Reference
CS1211P
Date Posted
17/04/2026
Application closing Date
04/05/2026
Proposed Interview Date
01 June 2026
Location
Lincoln
Salary
Spot Salary i.e. £60,000 per annum
Contractual Hours
37.5
At Lincoln College Group, we believe exceptional environments create exceptional opportunities. We are looking for a dynamic and passionate Group Head of Estates and Facilities to lead the transformation, performance, and support with sustainability of our estate across all sites.
This is more than a leadership role — it’s your chance to shape the physical heart of an organisation that changes lives every day.
Lincoln College continue to push the boundaries of what is possible and the Estates development is a key part of how they can successfully deliver to their purpose. Lincoln College has recently been selected as one of only five national hubs for the UK’s newly established Defence Technical Excellence Colleges (DTECs).
🌟 Our Purpose
We exist to Realise Aspirations, Shape Futures and Serve our Communities. Every building, every space, and every service you lead will directly support learners, staff, and communities to thrive.
💙 Our CARE Code
Everything we do is guided by our values:
- C – Community: We work together to achieve more
- A – Accountability: We strive for excellence in everything we do
- R – Respectful: We value everyone and create inclusive environments
- E – Excellence: We enable people to reach their full potential
As Group Head of Estates and Facilities, you will bring these values to life—creating environments where people feel safe, supported, and inspired.
🚀 The Role
As a senior leader reporting to the Chief Finance and Commercial Officer, you will:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing Estates and Facilities team across multiple sites
- Deliver safe, compliant, and future-ready environments for learning and work
- Drive the implementation of a 5-year Estates strategy
- Oversee all facilities services including maintenance, security, health and safety and cleaning.
- Champion health & safety, compliance, and operational excellence
- Manage budgets, resources, and contractor performance to maximise value
- Support capital projects and estate transformation initiatives.
🧠 About You
You are a confident leader with a passion for operational excellence and people development. You bring:
- Proven leadership experience in estates/facilities within complex, multi-site environments
- Experience in construction
- Strong knowledge of compliance, health & safety, and risk management
- Financial acumen and experience managing budgets and resources
- The ability to influence, collaborate, and build strong relationships
- A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and at times hands approach on with a drive for continuous improvement
Professional qualifications (e.g., IWFM, MRICS, MCIOB) and IOSH/NEBOSH are desirable.
Please ensure to upload/complete your Personal Statement and not a CV.
Our flexible benefits package has been designed around the things our people value most to give them choice around what they need to live well at work, rest and play – employees can access these benefits from day one. As a Lincoln College employee, you will have access to:
- 30 days annual leave plus the ability to purchase/sell up to 5 days annual leave each year (pro rata if part time)
- "You Matter" perks platform
- Wellbeing events calendar
- Flexible/Hybrid working options
- Relaxed dress code on Fridays and non-term time
- Royal London Pension Scheme
- Access to Blue Light - Discounts for Teachers | Blue Light Card which gives exclusive discounts across various sectors, including retail, hospitality, entertainment, travel and more!
🌍 Why Join Us?
- Be part of a purpose-driven organisation making a real difference
- Lead meaningful change across a diverse estate portfolio
- Work with passionate colleagues who live the CARE values every day
- Access to professional development and career growth opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
📩 Apply Now
If you’re ready to lead with purpose, inspire teams, and create environments where people thrive, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us — and help build spaces that shape futures.
How to apply: Click the 'Apply Now' button and log in to our Jobs Portal
Contact Us: Please contact us if you require any further information regarding this vacancy or our recruitment process – hrrecruitment@lincolncollege.ac.uk
Connect with Us: Samantha Crosby (People Services Assistant – Recruitment) / Ayla Gezmis (People Services Assistant - Recruitment)
Lincoln College is committed to the safeguarding of its learners and believes that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is every employee’s responsibility. Further information can be found via the following link -www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/jobs/safer-recruitment/
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for similar positions.
