At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and oversee estate functions, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with health and safety.
- Company: Established school with a commitment to excellence and community.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the school environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a vibrant educational setting while managing exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in estates management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
My client is a long established school, looking to recruit an Estates Manager to their team.
The role will lead, coordinate, and oversee the estate functions, with line management of a small support staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the estate and compliance with health and safety regulations.
About the Role
The role will hold responsibility for
- Creating and executing a detailed estate management strategy, leveraging internal teams and coordinating with external contractors as needed.
- Supervising significant capital and refurbishment projects spanning various grounds, buildings, and facilities.
- Overseeing supplier agreements and service level contracts, ensuring budget adherence and monitoring expenditure.
- Maintaining site security, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing asset life-cycle reporting and regulatory standards.
- Guiding and supporting teams in delivering top tier operational performance across the school.
Experience in the educational sector would be beneficial, but a background in estates or facilities management within a complex environment is essential.
You should have strong project management abilities and a leadership style that enables you to effectively represent the School at all levels.
A professional qualification in estate management or a related field is required, along with excellent communication, organisational, and problem solving skills.
Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation.
Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
School Estates Manager employer: Farrer Barnes Limited
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