Head of Estates

Cambridge; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in Cambridge is seeking a Head of Estates to oversee its estate management and strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will ensure the College's buildings remain exemplary while managing diverse estates that include modern and listed buildings. This full-time role offers a competitive salary around £65,000 annually, numerous benefits including annual leave, pension contributions, and health care plans, all within a beautiful setting.

Benefits

33 days’ annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Health care cash plan

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Training and professional development support

Free meal when on duty

On-site gym and swimming pool

Qualifications

• Experience in estate management and technical compliance.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a diverse estate.
• Ability to balance tradition with innovation.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the Estates strategy and key programmes.
• Ensure buildings and environment remain functional and exemplary.
• Manage capital projects effectively.

Job description

Overview

Christ's College is seeking to appoint a Head of Estates.

The Head of Estates will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering Christ's College's Estates strategy and key programmes, ensuring the College's buildings and environment remain exemplary, functional and future-ready.

The post will appeal to those interested in managing a diverse estate with modern and listed buildings, capital projects and technical compliance in a beautiful setting. This is an outstanding opportunity to work in one of Cambridge's most beautiful Colleges with a forward-looking agenda that balances tradition with innovation.

Candidate Pack

Salary: Competitive salary in the region of £65,000 per annum - flexibility for strongly qualified and experienced candidates

Closing Date: Noon on 9 January 2026

Vacancy Type: Full-time, 36.5 hours per week

Benefits

The benefits on offer are many and include:

• 33 days’ annual leave pro rata (including bank holidays)
• A defined contribution pension scheme with 6% (minimum) employer contribution. The College offers maximum 12% employer contribution.
• A health care cash plan funded by the College (allowing you to claim money for routine medical treatments including dental and optical).
• Employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Training and professional development support.
• A free meal when on duty.
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful environment.
• Facilities on-site include a College gym, a squash court, multi-faith prayer room, outdoor swimming pool and limited parking.

For details about the benefits offered, please click here.

How to Apply

Please apply by submitting a copy of your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and a Covering Letter highlighting your suitability for the position, by 12 noon on 9 January 2026 by email to [e-mail]

For an informal conversation prior to applying to this role, please get in touch with Mickey Piper on [e-mail] or 02074 198959/07488 264416.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held at Christ's College on Thursday 22 January 2026.