Estates Manager

My client is a long established school, looking to recruit an Estates Manager to their team. The role will lead, coordinate, and oversee the estate functions, with line management of a small support staff to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the estate and compliance with health and safety regulations. About the Role: The role will hold responsibility for: • Creating and executing a detailed estate management strategy, leveraging internal teams and coordinating with external contractors as needed. • Supervising significant capital and refurbishment projects spanning various grounds, buildings, and facilities. • Overseeing supplier agreements and service level contracts, ensuring budget adherence and monitoring expenditure. • Maintaining site security, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and manage asset life-cycle reporting and regulatory standards. • Guide and support teams in delivering top-tier operational performance across the school. Experience in the educational sector would be beneficial, but a background in estates or facilities management within a complex environment is essential. You should have strong project management abilities and a leadership style that enables you to effectively represent the School at all levels. A professional qualification in estate management or a related field is required, along with excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills. Farrer Barnes Ltd does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Farrer Barnes Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers.