At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage caretakers and grounds staff, ensuring high standards and compliance.
- Company: Join a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to making a difference.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days leave, pension contributions, and wellbeing support.
- Other info: Diverse culture with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Lead a team and impact the community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: ILM membership and NVQ Level 3 in any trade required.
The predicted salary is between 47319 - 47319 £ per year.
We have an opportunity for an Estates Service Manager to join our team based in London. Key responsibilities include the effective management of the caretakers and grounds maintenance staff, to ensure that the correct level of suitably trained and experienced resources are available on-site to meet the requirements of the associated statutory legislation such as Building Safety and compliance requirements at all times. Effective resource and workload planning, quality assurance through regular audits, and maintaining documented records.
The ideal candidate will have experience of working to deadlines, prioritising workloads, be IT competent and possess strong leadership skills with a solid understanding of multi-trade activities and health and safety standards.
The role of Estates Service Manager will include:
- Overseeing the cleaning and grounds maintenance of properties, ensuring they are carried out to a high standard
- Inspecting works completed to ensure these represent value for money e.g. efficient use of materials
- Maintaining compliance for health and safety, ensuring this is promoted and adhered to
- Handling complaints and breakdowns in service to meet customer expectations
- Working with colleagues to ensure work is arranged, prioritised and completed in an efficient manner
- Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders and ensure the customer is our main focus
Skills and experiences:
- To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to ILM membership (The Institute of Leadership), NVQ Level 3 in any trade or currently undertaking the qualification. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
- Recent experience of undertaking a similar role, preferably within a building maintenance or facilities management environment
- Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
- Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising workloads
- Basic user of Microsoft Office packages, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook (or similar)
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
About us: We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
Our Benefits: As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays (pro rata)
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
Closing Date: 29 July 2026
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you.
Estates Service Manager in London employer: Sanctuary Group
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is an excellent employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of its employees. With generous benefits such as up to 30 days of annual leave, a pension scheme, and access to wellbeing support, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. Working in Sheffield, you will be part of a dedicated team making a meaningful impact on the community while enjoying the advantages of a not-for-profit organisation focused on improving lives.
