Head of Estates and Technical Services

As the Head of Estates and Technical Services you will be responsible for leading, growing and managing the SPS Estate Development Programme, which may include the acquisition of new sites, in the disposal of redundant sites/surplus land, site development plans and in the delivery of new projects to time, cost and the required quality standards.  

You will be accountable for the delivery of a safe, effective and efficient service across the SPS Estate and to make best use of the associated physical, human and financial resources and assets. As a part of this you will be responsible for leading the SPS maintenance teams across all sites.

You will deliver the strategic aims and outcomes in the SPS Corporate Plan relating to the Estates function and ensure the delivery of new build, refurbishment and maintenance services are legally compliant, meet SPS and Government requirements and policies, and are carried out following best practice.

You will work closely with senior managers from across the SPS functions to ensure organisational priorities are delivered and in providing Estates related advice, guidance and support, via for example appropriate technical standards, processes and procedures, plans and policies, etc.

You will have line management responsibility for The Head of Projects, Head of Professional and Technical Services, Head of Commercial Management and the Head of Asset Management. Although the role is based within the SPS Headquarters in Edinburgh, the role will involve travel, including travel to other SPS sites and locations.

The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) operates in a fascinating, complex and rapidly changing environment. Our vision is to help build a safer Scotland by unlocking potential and transforming lives. To enable us to successfully deliver our vision, we are committed to nurturing and investing in our greatest strength and resource: Our People.

We are proud to employ a diverse range of people; each contributing their own unique experiences and skills to enhance the service we deliver. Whatever the role, you will find your SPS experience both challenging and rewarding. You will be committed to helping us to achieve our goals and in return we will be committed to helping you to achieve yours.

We employ approximately 5,000 staff across our prisons, headquarters, college, and training and storage facility. The hard work of our staff is the most critical component in the successful delivery of Scotland’s prison system.

We need professional, capable and motivated individuals who reflect Scotland’s diversity to deliver effective and efficient activities and services to achieve our Mission and realise our Vision.

Whatever SPS profession you embark upon, you will be a valued member of the team, helping us build a Safer Scotland for the communities we serve. We are committed to your personal and professional development and offer a wide range of career progression opportunities.