Head of Estate Contracts

Founded in 1837, the Royal College of Art is the world’s largest community of postgraduate art and design students. It is also the oldest art and design university in continuous operation and has been ranked as the world‘s number one art and design university for a remarkable nine consecutive years, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023 – the worldwide survey of academic and industry opinion.

Applications are invited for Head of Estate Contracts in RCA Estates.  Reporting to the Deputy Director of Estates Management.  You will be responsible for the following: 

Helpdesk Coordinator (x2)

The Head of Estate Contracts will be a professional leader responsible for the management and direction of the FM services contracts, helpdesk and related procurements for the Estates team, including Soft & Hard FM services, catering, event support, energy management, compliance & maintenance and capital works.

The role holder will provide oversight of the facilities management services provided by the Colleges outsourced IFM company in accordance with the NEC4 contract, ensuring compliance at all times with internal & external regulations, legislation, and best practice. You will ensure that the College is getting safe, timely, value for money and effective services for all contracted services.

You will work closely with the Colleges Procurement and Finance directorates, to ensure delivery of all contracted services, benefits and costs, contributing to the development of tenders and influencing budget planning.

The role will include taking responsibility for the delivery of specific change and transformation projects on behalf of the Deputy Director – Estate Management and/or Director of Estates.

Please see information pack for further details.  

Application closing date is 11.59pm on 21 March 2024

Interviews are likely to be held 26/27 March 2024 

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