Job Description
Estates ManagerUlverston, Cumbria, Barrow
£30,747 - £31,998 (Actual, Part-Time, 20 hours per week) + Excellent Pension + Flexible Working + Leadership Role + Multi-Site Responsibility + Permanent PositionAre you an experienced Estates or Facilities professional looking for a leadership role where you can make a genuine impact across multiple schools?Do you take pride in creating safe, compliant, and inspiring environments that support learning and community life?This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking education organisation dedicated to providing exceptional learning environments. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that schools are safe, efficient, and well-maintained spaces that foster learning and sustainability.In this role, you'll lead the strategic management of estates and facilities across several sites, overseeing maintenance, health & safety, compliance, and capital works. Working closely with senior leaders, site managers, and support teams, you'll ensure every site is managed to the highest standards while driving forward a culture of continuous improvement and environmental responsibility.The ideal candidate will have proven experience in estates or facilities management, ideally across a multi-site setting such as education, healthcare, or public services. You'll be a confident leader, capable of managing projects, contractors, and compliance processes, with strong organisational and communication skills.This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role, offering autonomy, variety, and the chance to shape the long-term estates strategy for a thriving organisation. The Role: Lead and develop the estates function across multiple sites, ensuring all locations are safe, compliant, and well-maintained. Oversee health & safety management and ensure full compliance with statutory obligations. Manage and support site teams, promoting a culture of accountability and high performance. Plan and deliver maintenance programmes and capital projects, ensuring value for money and quality outcomes. Work closely with senior leaders on sustainability, emergency planning, and long-term estates strategy. Oversee service contracts, lettings, and external contractor relationships.
The Person: Experienced in estates or facilities management, ideally across multiple sites or within the education sector. Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and compliance frameworks (NEBOSH or IOSH desirable). Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff. Capable of managing budgets, contracts, and asset management systems effectively. Committed to creating safe, inclusive, and inspiring environments for students, staff, and the community.
