Think FE Ltd

Estates Manager Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Think FE is recruiting an Estates Manager for a further education college in Worcestershire. This is an opportunity to take responsibility for the college s facilities, leading the team and contractors who keep its campus safe, well maintained and ready for students and staff. If you have experience managing estates or facilities, budgets and operational teams, this role offers scope to improve services and support more sustainable ways of working. The role You will oversee the day-to-day estates operation, balancing maintenance and compliance requirements with longer-term improvements. Your responsibilities will include: Managing facilities services and external contractors, monitoring KPIs, service level agreements and contractual compliance. Overseeing campus safety, security, maintenance and statutory compliance. Managing budgets, resources and estates projects. Leading and developing staff to deliver a reliable, responsive service. Driving service improvements and promoting sustainability. Working with senior leaders and external providers to maintain high standards across the estate. What you ll need A recognised estates management qualification or significant relevant experience. A vocational qualification in a facilities management-related discipline. Substantial experience in senior operational management. Experience managing budgets and staff. A strong understanding of estates and facilities management, including health and safety. Data Policy Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to 3rd parties without your permission. Next steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.

Construction Programme Manager Plumbing & Carpentry Location: Berkshire Salary: £41,256 £49,315 per annum Contract: Permanent Think FE is recruiting a Construction Programme Manager for a college in Berkshire. This role combines programme leadership with practical and classroom teaching across plumbing and carpentry. It would suit someone with strong plumbing industry experience, knowledge of carpentry and a commitment to helping learners develop their trade skills. The role Lead the delivery and quality assurance of construction programmes, ensuring they meet awarding body requirements and industry standards. Deliver theoretical and practical teaching, split equally between plumbing and carpentry. Coordinate teaching staff and allocate workshop resources. Monitor learner progress and support students to achieve their qualifications. Oversee construction workshops, including equipment maintenance and safe working practices. Maintain health and safety standards across teaching and workshop activities. What you ll need A Level 3 qualification in Plumbing essential. Strong practical industry experience in plumbing and construction. Knowledge of domestic plumbing, heating systems, pipework installation, sanitation and water regulations. Knowledge of first and second fix carpentry, structural timber work and joinery techniques. Confidence demonstrating safe working practices and the correct use of tools and machinery. A working understanding of risk assessments, method statements and COSHH. A teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, Cert Ed or Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training, or willingness to work towards one. A Level 3 qualification or relevant industry credential in Carpentry and Joinery would be desirable. Next steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions. Data Policy Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to 3rd parties without your permission.