Deputy Estates & Facilities Manager — Golden Hello Eligible

Cardinalnewman; Preston; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension schemes

25 days holidays plus 4 concessionary

Christmas leave for staff

Staff health and wellbeing

Salary sacrifice EV scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Techscheme

On-site gym

Professional development via Apprent.,

Flu Vouchers

Staff savings scheme

Job summary

Cardinal Newman College is seeking a Deputy Estates/Facilities Manager to lead the Estates team and oversee day-to-day facilities services at the Preston campus. The role includes coordinating college events and lettings, plus driving maintenance programmes, safety compliance, and contractor management.

The successful candidate will hold GCSE English and Maths (4/C or above) and have proven experience in facilities or property management. Flexibility to work outside core hours is required.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
• Experience in facilities, estates or property management.
• Flexibility to work outside normal hours on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Line manage designated Estates team members and oversee Estates administration.
• Provide day-to-day operational leadership across estates and facilities services.
• Manage planned maintenance and statutory servicing programmes with scheduling and cost control.
• Support health and safety compliance, including risk assessments and contractor documentation.
• Manage key contracts and procurement activity to ensure service quality and value for money.

Skills

People management

Facilities management

Health and safety

Contract management

Procurement

Event coordination

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Job description

Cardinal Newman College is seeking a Deputy Estates/Facilities Manager to lead the Estates team and oversee day-to-day facilities services at the Preston campus. The role includes coordinating college events and lettings, plus driving maintenance programmes, safety compliance, and contractor management.

The successful candidate will hold GCSE English and Maths (4/C or above) and have proven experience in facilities or property management. Flexibility to work outside core hours is required.