Head of Estates - Northumberland

Closing Date: 23.59 hours BST on Thursday 06 August 2026

Reference: 0453-26-R2

About Education Partnership North East (EPNE)

At EPNE our ‘purpose’ is our north star. It is what we expect of ourselves every single day and why we ask all staff to keep our purpose front and centre in all that they do.

Our Purpose is to “unlock potential, create opportunities, and transform lives through outstanding education, skills and training”. Rooted in our transformative power, it communicates our work in tackling inequalities, removing barriers, and improving the life chances of the people and communities we serve.

We nurture our very special culture. Our unifying values framework “The actions we take the choices we make - The actions I take the choices I make”represent the character of our college group, and are grounded in the belief that every action, by every individual, contributes to our success. This why we encourage empowered individuals, personal accountability and growth.

Building on our remarkable past, creativity and pioneering spirit, we are moving forward with courage into the future, improving what we do, remaining action-orientated, and innovating to make an exceptional difference for the world we live in.
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Please see the following link to our 2024 Ofsted Report, in which EPNE was graded as being Outstanding across all areas -
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Our Journey & Values

As an employer, we prioritise cultivating a supportive and inclusive workplace culture, where our staff can thrive and grow. We recognize that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to investing in their professional development and overall wellbeing.

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• As an outstanding college we're looking to recruit an outstanding and experienced leader with a strong background in Facilities Management and Leadership.
• The successful individual will take responsibility for the delivery of Estates day to day functions within Northumberland college with sites located at Ashington, Kirkley Hall and Berwick.
• Responsible for staff based at multiple sites you must be prepared to travel within the region, supporting, developing and guiding staff as required.
• A good appreciation of Facilities Management SOFT services is critical as is a good understanding of the associated statutory compliance and workplace health and safety.
• You should have experience of leading and managing a team and be an individual who is prepared to ‘roll up their sleeves’ when required. Team working and motivating individuals within a busy environment are important factors as is the ability to establish relationships and priorities with internal stakeholders.
• Contractor selection, engagement and management will be key in delivering the departments strategy, hence your experience should help drive contractor performance whilst a keen eye for detail and financial spend will ensure a quality product is delivered on time, every time.
• Reporting into the Director of Capital Projects and Estates you will have the opportunity to be involved in shaping the departments strategy in addition to taking a leading role as our new Ashington Campus comes on line later in the year.
• Previous experience of change, performance and project management are essential as is a track record in 'making a difference'
• The post requires someone with experience, commitment, flexibility and resilience as EPNE continues to be outstanding. its journey towards excellence. Excellent communication and IT skills coupled with a focus on delivery, staff development and departmental team working are a ‘must’ as all roads lead to delivering an outstanding experience for our students.

About the Role

• Lead and develop a team with the required skills, training and knowledge required to prioritise and deliver a quality service / product effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure standards and compliance are maintained to the highest level across all Northumberland College sites.
• Lead and assist in the delivery of projects as and when required.
• Lead and guide a team to deliver departmental improvements in…