Estates Manager

Trust Estates Manager Salary: £49,285 – £53,342 DOE (pay award pending) Location: Maidenhead with travel across Trust sites Contract: Full-time, permanent | 37 hours per week | Year-round An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Estates and Facilities professional to join a growing multi-site education organisation in a pivotal leadership role supporting children and young people with additional complex needs. Working closely with the Director of Estates and Operations, the successful candidate will take the lead on operational estates delivery across the organisation, ensuring all school environments remain safe, compliant, well-maintained and fully fit for purpose. The Opportunity This is a senior operational role with responsibility for overseeing both planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites, ensuring statutory compliance is maintained in line with Department for Education guidance and wider health & safety legislation. The Trust Estates Manager will play a key role in driving consistency, performance and best practice across estates services while supporting Premises Managers and site teams through strong leadership and professional development. The role will involve close collaboration with Headteachers and senior stakeholders, balancing local operational requirements with wider organisational priorities. Key responsibilities include: Leading estates operations across all sites Managing statutory compliance, audits and risk management processes Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance programmes Managing contractors, permits to work and service standards Supporting cleaning and catering service delivery against KPIs Maintaining accurate estate records, systems and asset registers Supporting capital projects, funding bids and estate development plans Contributing to sustainability and long-term estate strategy Monitoring budgets, procurement and cost controlThe Ideal Candidate Our client is seeking an experienced estates leader with a strong background in facilities, compliance and operational management within complex or multi-site environments. Candidates should demonstrate: Significant estates and facilities management experience Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety Experience managing maintenance programmes and contractors Budget management, procurement and contract negotiation expertise A proactive and collaborative leadership style Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Experience within education, public sector or similarly regulated environments (desirable) A recognised Health & Safety qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH A full UK driving licenceWhat’s on Offer The organisation offers a highly supportive and rewarding working environment alongside an excellent benefits package, including: 29 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays Generous pension and life assurance schemes Private contributory healthcare scheme Free on-site parking Cycle to work scheme Staff recognition initiatives Family-friendly policies Extensive wellbeing support and counselling services Continuous professional development and training opportunities Retail, leisure and holiday discounts Social events and collaborative staff networksThis role is based near Maidenhead, with regular travel required across multiple sites. Apply Now If you are an experienced estates professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a values-led education organisation, we would love to hear from you. All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK