School Head of Estates

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
Location: Derby (with travel across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire)
Contract: Temporary (potential to become permanent)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible working; office-based approx. 2 days per week)

I am looking for an experienced Estates & Facilities Manager to oversee the management, maintenance and compliance of a multi-site educational estate.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage estates & facilities operations, including maintenance programmes and capital works
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and statutory requirements
Oversee asset management planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
Manage contractors, projects and service delivery across multiple sites
Lead and develop a small team, promoting high standards and safe working practices
Deliver estates improvement projects (e.g. building services, boiler replacements, refurbishment works)
Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement effective solutionsEssential Requirements

Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and legal compliance
Proven experience leading and managing teams
Experience managing estates, facilities or property portfolios
Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (regular travel required)
Ability to manage budgets, contractors and multiple projectsDesirable

Project management experience within building services or maintenance environments
Experience working across multi-site operationsAdditional Information

DBS check required
Flexible working pattern with a mix of office and site-based work
This is an excellent opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent roleWhat you'll receive

Competitive daily rate
Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant
Free CPD and safeguarding training
Access to the Hays app for easy timesheets and job updates
CV and interview guidance whenever you need it
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