Head of Capital Projects

About Blackpool and The Fylde College

Blackpool and The Fylde College is a further education institution and exempt charity that focuses on delivering technical and professional learning which helps change lives and strengthens the region. With more than 12,500 students and around 1,000 staff, it plays an important role as an anchor organisation promoting social mobility, inclusion and community prosperity.

Role overview

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative and forward-looking team as Head of Capital Projects. The role suits an experienced capital projects specialist who can lead a varied estates programme and support the development of a modern, sustainable and high-performing college environment.

Reporting to the Director of Estates, you will oversee the Project Team and manage the College’s capital programme, which exceeds £3 million each year. The focus will be on delivering projects to schedule, within agreed budgets and to a high standard of quality, while also contributing to strategic estate planning, sustainability goals and compliance.

As part of the College, you will help shape major investment decisions and support the long-term success of the estate and the learning environment.

How the College supports applicants

The College aims to provide an inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments for the selection stages, you should inform the hiring manager or People Team before your interview so appropriate support can be arranged.

A completed application form is required for this vacancy; CV-only applications will not be considered.

Rewards and benefits

The College is Great Place To Work® Certified™ and offers a wide range of employee benefits, including generous leave, strong pensions, professional development and wellbeing support.

• 43 days of annual leave for full-time staff, inclusive of bank holidays
• Option to buy additional annual leave
• Competitive pension provision
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 28.68% employer contribution
• Local Government Pension Scheme with 8.1% employer contribution
• Extensive development opportunities, with around £1.8 million invested each year in colleague learning and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Internal coaching support
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• 24/7 access to a funded Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health support
• Free flu vouchers for colleagues not eligible through the NHS
• Free eye tests
• Access to a dedicated wellbeing hub covering emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing resources
• Free healthy breakfast
• On-campus sports facilities, including a fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
• Health and beauty salon access
• Trim Trails on campus for guided walking routes
• Subsidised on-site food outlets and Starbucks
• Free car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids’ Sports Camp from 8am to 5pm during selected half-term breaks

Safeguarding and pre-employment checks

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners, and all colleagues are expected to support this commitment. Safeguarding training is mandatory, and staff must follow College policies and procedures to help maintain a safe and supportive environment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, as amended. Employment will depend on pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, qualification verification, reference checks and confirmation of the right to work in the UK. The role also follows the legal position on protected convictions and cautions under the 2013 and 2020 amendments. Guidance on disclosure and spent convictions is available through the Ministry of Justice and the Disclosure Calculator.

Further DBS information and the College’s Safeguarding Policy are available through the organisation’s own resources.