Estates Manager

Full Time (37 hours per week, all year round) £49,000

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- £53,000 29 days holiday Bank Holidays The Opportunity Ready to lead and shape outstanding learning environments? We are seeking a proactive and experienced Estates Manager to oversee the operational management of group of 3 schools in Berkshire.

Reporting to the Director of Estates, you'll ensure the buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained, whilst creating inspiring spaces where students and staff thrive.

You will be experienced in leading compliance, safety, and risk management across multiple sites, and your expertise will ensure you play a vital role in safeguarding teh 3 schools through both day-to-day operations and unexpected challenges.

This is more than a management role, it's an opportunity to influence strategy, drive improvement and make a tangible difference.

If you're a proactive, detail-driven professional with a passion for safe, efficient environments, we invite you to bring your expertise to a role where your impact will be seen, felt and valued every single day.

Key Responsibilities Lead estate maintenance across all schools, balancing planned and reactive works Ensure full statutory compliance (H&S, fire, asbestos, water safety, etc.) Manage CAFM systems, asset registers, and contractor performance Lead and develop site teams, ensuring consistency and high standards Support capital projects, funding bids, and long-term estate planning Oversee cleaning and catering contracts, ensuring quality service delivery Provide clear reporting on estate performance, risk, and compliance About You Experienced in estates/facilities management across multiple sites Strong knowledge of compliance, health & safety, xwzovoh and risk management Confident leader with experience managing teams and contractors Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused Relevant qualification (e.g.

NEBOSH/IOSH; FM or building services) Full UK driving licence On offer Generous pension and life assurance Private healthcare scheme 29 days holiday bank holidays Continuous professional development and training Wellbeing support, counselling services & staff recognition schemes Cycle to work scheme, retail discounts & social events Free on-site parking and catering