Estates Manager

We are seeking an experienced Estates Manager to oversee the daily running, safety, and maintenance of facilities. This is a key leadership role, ensuring a safe, compliant, and efficient environment for students, staff, and visitors.

The Organisation

The employer we are recruiting for has a strong reputation for inclusion, collaboration, and high-quality provision, they are committed to creating safe, supportive environments where both learners and staff can thrive.

Role Responsibilities

• Manage the estates operations across multiple sites.
• Ensure buildings, grounds, and facilities are safe, secure, and well-maintained.
• Lead on compliance, health & safety, and statutory requirements.
• Oversee estates teams and contractors, ensuring high standards of service and cost efficiency.

Essential Requirements

• Proven estates or facilities management experience.
• Strong understanding of health & safety compliance (IOSH/NEBOSH desirable).
• Leadership experience managing staff and contractors.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Able to pass enhanced DBS checks.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing support to keep you feeling your best.
• Fantastic discounts on travel, parking, and gym memberships.
• Exciting personal development opportunities to help you grow.
• Attractive pension schemes to secure your future.

Don't wait, apply today and be part of an inspiring educational environment that transforms lives! We have multiple jobs across this region currently so even if this one isn't quite right for you, we'd love to hear from you regardless.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.

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Because education matters. Dovetail and Slate Limited (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency.