Richmond and Hillcroft Adult Community College
Head of Estates
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Department: Estate, Events & Hires
Salary: £45,384 to £55,793
Grade: Scale 4
Post Type: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 36 hours per week
Closing Date: 11:59pm on Thursday 10 September 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Reference: RHACC033-26
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and experienced Head of Estates who will be able to lead a committed team in the day-to-day operation of the College.
RHACC’s mission is to empower adults by unlocking their potential through learning, skills and enterprise. We are looking for someone that will play a key role in delivering on this mission by creating spaces at our College that welcome and inspire learners, staff and visitors alike. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the leadership and management of the Estates and Health & Safety functions of the College. You will be responsible for the management and day to day operation of our site and will ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations in respect of safety, security, cleanliness, and maintenance of the sites.
You will have significant experience in estates and facilities management as well as defining and delivering successful projects – both large and small. You will hold relevant qualifications in Estates/ Facilities/Health and Safety. You should be an excellent communicator, planner, and be adaptable to changing priorities, have great people skills, be a problem solver and have a track record of delivering quality results through an engaged team.
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About RHACC
RHACC is one of nine dedicated adult and community colleges in the UK, placing us in a unique segment of the education sector. RHACC was established in 2017 but has roots dating back to 1895, with an emphasis on providing our expertise in learning for wellbeing, skills for life and career development to disadvantaged women, people who have a disability and adults in need of improved wellbeing and career development.
Benefits
- Pensions
- UniDays
- Teacher Perks
- Carparking
- Counselling
- Cycle Scheme
- Costco
- Education
- Season Ticket Loans
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Discounted Software
- Discounted Room Hire
- Discounted Gym Membership
Our Commitment Toward Equality and Diversity
We are strongly committed to ensure a diverse workforce from all backgrounds, culture, and protected characteristics. We believe that this is what helps our entrepreneurial and innovative approach that creates an inclusive College that generates great service and pride in what we do.
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We would encourage applicants to apply for the position that they have suitable skills for, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for those applicants that meet the minimal requirements of the vacancy.
Safer Recruitment Commitment
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As an education provider, we are committed to our statutory and moral duties in safeguarding our learners. This commitment extends to all applications to work with us, including those that supply to us. All individuals will be required to successfully complete the safer recruitment checks which includes:
- Enhanced DBS Checks, including barred lists where appropriate
- Overseas checks for candidates who have lived abroad in the relevant time period
- Obtaining two professional references (one has to be most recent employer)
- Confirmation of qualifications where requested
- Health Check
As part of our recruitment process shortlisted candidates may be subject to online and social media check.
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