Estates & Facilities Manager - Carisbrooke & Medina College, inc the Island VI Form in Newport

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Estates and Facilities Manager to provide strategic and operational leadership across our Isle of Wight school sites (Carisbrooke & Medina College, inc the Island VI Form). This is a key role, ensuring our buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe, compliant, well‑maintained, and fully support the educational vision of each school. This role operates in a matrix structure and works across two schools in a shared role. Operational reporting to Headteacher or their nominated SLT delegate.

Carisbrooke & Medina College (inc the Island VI Form) are proud members of HISP Multi Academy Trust. A forward‑thinking educational community, our vision is to create and promote supportive environments that eliminate barriers to education and empower individuals. As part of our team, you’ll play an important role in helping us provide courageous, transformative education for all.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We are guided by Courage, Ambition, Excellence, Sustainability, Equity, and always putting Pupils First. These values shape how we work together, support one another, and create an inclusive, inspiring environment where every pupil—and every member of staff—can thrive.

The postholder will lead on estates management, facilities, health and safety, and site services, working closely with school leaders to create high‑quality environments where pupils, staff, and visitors can thrive. In addition, the role will play a central part in developing the commercial use of school facilities, including lettings, partnerships, and income generation. You will ensure maximum return from our estates while maintaining safeguarding standards, statutory compliance, and the integrity of the school environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic and day‑to‑day management of estates, facilities, health & safety, and site services
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements
• Oversight of maintenance, repairs, and development works across all sites
• Line management and coordination of site and facilities staff
• Working with school leadership on lettings, partnerships, and income‑generating activities
• Ensuring all external use of facilities aligns with safeguarding requirements and school values
• Contributing to long‑term estates planning and continuous improvement

The successful candidate will:

• Have significant experience in estates and facilities management, ideally within an education or multi‑site environment
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements
• Be highly organised, proactive, and solutions‑focused
• Have excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders
• Be confident balancing operational demands with strategic planning and commercial opportunities

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact across multiple school sites and to play a vital role in supporting educational outcomes through high‑quality environments.

What We Offer:

• Discount schemes, including Blue Light, English Heritage, Cinema tickets and a range of local discounts.
• Membership in the Local Government pension scheme.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, including wellbeing and health resources.
• Free onsite parking for convenience.
• Ongoing professional development, including access to CPD courses and training.
• Progression opportunities across the HISP MAT schools, supporting your career development.

Please note that we cannot accept applications which are not submitted on the official application forms, and we do not accept CVs under any circumstances. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Online searches and references will be taken up for those candidates short‑listed for interview. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Closing: Midday Wednesday 18th February