Job Description
Are you an experienced Estates, Facilities or Site Manager looking for an opportunity to lead the operational management of a prestigious school environment?
We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Estates Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of the school's estate, ensuring facilities are safe, compliant, well-maintained and provide an outstanding environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
The Role
Reporting to the Bursar, you will have overall responsibility for facilities management, maintenance, health & safety compliance, site security, contractor management and estate improvement projects across the school.
This is a varied leadership role requiring strong organisational skills, technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy educational environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the caretaking, grounds and transport teams
- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across the school estate
- Act as the school's Fire Safety Officer
- Ensure full compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations
- Manage contractors, service providers and facilities budgets
- Oversee site security and act as a key holder
- Coordinate estate improvement, refurbishment and maintenance projects
- Manage school fleet operations, including minibuses and drivers
- Coordinate external lettings and out-of-hours site usage
- Monitor utilities consumption and identify opportunities for efficiency and sustainability improvements
About You
We're looking for a candidate who brings strong facilities or estates management experience together with excellent people leadership skills.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in an Estates, Facilities or Property Management role
- Proven people management experience
- NEBOSH or equivalent Level 3 Health & Safety qualification
- Building, engineering or trade-related qualification
- Strong knowledge of health & safety and facilities compliance requirements
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Good IT skills
- Full UK driving licence
Desirable
- Experience working within an education environment
- D1 driving licence or willingness to undertake training
- Experience managing maintenance projects and contractor relationships
- Knowledge of fire safety management and compliance
What's on Offer?
- The opportunity to lead and shape a diverse school estate
- A varied and rewarding role within a supportive school community
- Responsibility for managing facilities, projects and operational services
- The chance to make a genuine impact on the environment and experience of pupils and staff
If this is a role that you are interested in, please do apply online or contact our Staines branch.
