Head of Estates and Operations – High School of Dundee £55,000 - £60,000 per annum About Us High School of Dundee (HSD) was founded in 1239 and we’re very proud of our history and traditions. But we’re a forward-looking school and our whole approach is built on a profound belief that if young people are valued, supported, known, and engaged in their learning, they can achieve amazing things. Our unique location in the heart of Dundee helps pupils feel connected to the real world, created well rounded and grounded young people. The timetabling of exciting new interdisciplinary STEM Innovation and Business Enterprise courses, in addition to computer science for all, has embedded Future Skills into our curriculum. With ground-breaking robotics courses, and a new lecture series allowing pupils to hear from practitioners and experts in fields like Artificial Intelligence, Engineering and Games Development, HSD is an exciting place to be. The Role The School has an exciting opportunity for a Head of Estates and Operations to join the Senior Leadership Team responsible for the strategic oversight, planning, and development of all physical assets, infrastructure, and facilities that ensure the school’s physical environment supports its educational aims and provides a safe and inspiring setting for our young people, staff and the wider community. This includes managing both the main campus—comprising multiple historical buildings—and the offsite sports and playing field facilities. The successful candidate will report directly to, and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Board of Directors to guide the evolution of the school’s physical environment, ensuring it supports modern educational needs while preserving heritage and adhering to regulatory standards. The successful candidate will report directly to, and work closely with the Chief Operating Officer and Board of Directors to guide the evolution of the school’s physical environment, ensuring it supports modern educational needs while preserving heritage and adhering to regulatory standards. Key Outputs & Responsibilities By effectively balancing these responsibilities, the Head of Estates and Operations will ensure the smooth operation and long-term sustainability of both the historical buildings and the offsite sports and playing field facility, while also meeting the school's operational, educational, and strategic needs. Key areas of responsibility will include: Estate Management (Buildings and Grounds) Facilities Management Catering Sports and Offsite Facility Management Health and Safety Budgeting and Financial Management Staff Management and Development Compliance and Regulatory Oversight Strategic Planning and Development Stakeholder Communication Person Specification Suitable applicants will have a relevant professional qualification in estates, facilities, property management or equivalent experience, with a commitment to continuous professional and personal development. You will have strong project management, planning and development experience, coupled with experience of financial planning and budget management, and experience of managing projects across multiple areas of estates. Application Process Eden Scott is retained and working exclusively with The High School of Dundee. Please submit your CV and a covering letter addressed to the COO demonstrating how your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the role and why you are interested in working at the High School of Dundee online or for a confidential discussion to hear more about the opportunity, then please contact Iain Atkinson, Director on 07714 124 033. Closing date for applications is midnight on Friday 28th February 2025. The School requires all newly appointed staff to undertake a check with the Scottish Criminal Records Office in line with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (‘PVG’) Scheme. Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory registration with the PVG Scheme.