Are you ready to lead the way in creating world-class facilities that inspire innovation and set industry standards? Part of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, the NCC is an independent, open-access technology centre focused on addressing some of the world’s most complex engineering challenges. You’ll join this dynamic organisation as it embarks on implementing its new 5-year strategy, one that is growth and impact focused.

As Head of Estates, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering a strategy that ensures our facilities are not just safe and efficient but are also at the forefront of quality, health, safety, and sustainability.

Reporting into the Chief Operating Officer, your work will involve close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to foster a safety-first mindset, manage critical business functions, and oversee the seamless delivery of services to all users. Your leadership will be key in ensuring our facilities meet the highest standards of operational resilience and security.

With some exciting step-changes coming up, this will be your chance to set your legacy.

So, what are we looking for?

• Significant leadership experience with a proven track record of defining and delivering long-term strategies.
• Extensive knowledge of Estates management, from Health & Safety to sustainability, from Facilities Management to Project Management.
• Experience in managing multiple sites and business services.
• Proven ability to lead transformational programs and complex projects to time, cost, and quality.
• Strong customer relationship management skills and a collaborative, flexible approach.
• You are prepared to meet all necessary measures and requirements essential for obtaining UK government Security Clearance.
• If you've worked in an Engineering/Manufacturing environment or have experience working on secure projects and/or managing a secure facility that's a bonus.

Please see the job spec for more details.

Not sure you meet all the requirements? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other underrepresented groups tend not to apply for jobs if they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do. At the NCC we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We ensure that all hiring decisions are made without regard to age, race, national origin, sex, disability, gender, gender identity, religion, or any other protected characteristics, and will treat all applications with the strictest confidence. We’re always open to hearing how we can support flexible working in different ways, including part-time work. Please don’t be afraid to ask about what we can do to support your needs. All requests will be carefully and fairly considered. We wish you every success in your job search.

Why the NCC?

We see our success in yours. The future of composites manufacturing relies on the NCC, and we rely on the right individuals to make it happen, whether they’re engineers or not!

Diverse challenges – the NCC isn’t just about aerospace. We’re working with over 16 sectors and a variety of customers, from private ventures to the global tier 1 companies, providing variety to your experience.

Innovation – a world-leading research and development centre, the work we do brings novel and innovative solutions to industry, with the future firmly in mind. So we need innovating thinking not just in Engineering, but across all support functions.

Development in composites, and you – if the scope of exciting work isn’t enough to sway you, our ethos of continued learning and development and flexible working patterns will.

We look forward to hearing from you. #fulltime