Executive Director of Infrastructure

Job Title

Executive Director of Infrastructure

Across all campuses

37 hours per week (1

FTE)

Permanent

Competitive - Based on qualifications and experience

East Coast College is ambitious about the future. As we continue to invest in our campuses, digital capabilities and sustainable estates, we are seeking an exceptional Executive Director of Infrastructure to provide strategic leadership across Estates, Health & Safety, Sustainability, IT and Digital Services.

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of the College's physical and digital environment, ensuring our infrastructure is innovative, efficient, sustainable and fully aligned with our vision for growth, curriculum excellence and an exceptional student experience. As a key member of the Senior Leadership Group, you will lead the development and delivery of a forward‑thinking Infrastructure Strategy, providing expert guidance to senior leaders and Governors, whilst driving major capital developments, digital transformation and sustainability initiatives across the College.

Your strategic leadership, commercial awareness and ability to inspire high‑performing teams will ensure our estates and digital services continue to support outstanding outcomes for students, staff and the wider community.

• Lead the College's Estates, Health & Safety, Sustainability, IT and Digital Services functions
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive Infrastructure Strategy aligned to organisational priorities
• Drive digital innovation and transformation across teaching, learning and business operations
• Lead significant capital development and refurbishment programmes
• Champion sustainability, decarbonisation and environmental targets
• Ensure robust compliance, governance, cybersecurity and risk management frameworks
• Provide strategic advice and assurance to Governors, Committees and senior leaders
• Inspire, lead and develop high‑performing teams across multiple disciplines
• Build strong partnerships with external stakeholders, funding bodies and contractors
• Demonstrate exceptional communication, leadership and influencing skills

• 43 days holiday (FTE, including bank holidays)
• Generous pension – 18% employer contribution
• Free gym and swim membership
• Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant

The College requires all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and therefore expects all staff, visitors and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview and complete a self‑declaration and disclosure form. All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre‑employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.

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