At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Estates team to ensure a safe and well-maintained school environment.
- Company: Join Duchy College, a historic institution transitioning to co-education.
- Benefits: Full-time role with competitive salary and benefits, including evening and weekend events.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive educational environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on the school's safety and operations during an exciting transition.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational and communication skills, with knowledge of health and safety regulations.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Duchy College, formerly Harrogate Ladies College, is seeking to appoint a highly-qualified Estates Manager to take ownership of the development, maintenance, improvement and safe operation of the school site. This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to make a significant contribution to the School, ensuring a safe working environment for the whole community.
Harrogate Ladies’ College is in a momentous phase of its history. In September, we will begin the transition to becoming fully co-educational and will change our name to Duchy College. The School covers a 22 acre site within the Duchy of Lancaster conservation area which is a short distance from Harrogate town centre. The site includes a variety of substantial buildings all set within attractive grounds.
The Estates Manager will lead the Estates team and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to support the School’s strategic and operational objectives. This is a varied and hands-on role requiring strong organisational skills, the ability to prioritise competing demands, and excellent communication skills when working with a wide range of stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities- Line-manage and work closely with the School’s Estates Compliance Manager to ensure all statutory and legislative obligations are met across the site, with comprehensive knowledge of health and safety requirements relating to estates management.
- Manage the Estates team and work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team across the whole school.
- Adopt a hands-on approach to managing estates maintenance issues, prioritising multiple tasks and communicating clearly with all stakeholders.
- Ensure legislative obligations are met across the School site and maintain knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
- Supervise and support the Estates team to promote safe and efficient site operations.
This is a full-time position, with some evening and weekend work for specific school events. Salary is dependent on experience, plus benefits.
The school is an educational charity and equal opportunities employer. Harrogate Ladies’ College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. The successful applicant will not be able to start in School until all pre-employment checks have been completed satisfactorily.
Estates Manager – Full-time / Year Round in Harrogate employer: Harrogate Ladie's College
Duchy College offers a dynamic and supportive work environment where the Estates Manager will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the school during its exciting transition to co-education. With a commitment to employee development, a focus on health and safety, and a beautiful 22-acre site in the heart of Harrogate, this position provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a collaborative culture that values every team member's contribution.
