Deputy Estates Manager (Temporary)

Teaching Vacancies; Northampton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Northampton is looking for a Deputy Estates Manager. This temporary role, covering the absence of the Estates Manager, demands strong leadership and facilities management skills. Key responsibilities include overseeing maintenance activities and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications, with the chance for the position to become permanent. Join a supportive environment focused on student achievement and well-being.

Benefits

Flexible work from home options

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to sporting facilities

Employee funded flu jab

Eye Care Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management is essential.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Experience with fire risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Manage planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Contribute to the rolling asset management plan.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team player

Good communicator

Problem solving

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

IOSHH or NEBOSH qualification

Training in Health and Safety

Asbestos awareness qualification

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled, ambitious and self‑motivated candidate to undertake a senior role in our School as Deputy Estates Manager. This role is temporary, to cover the long‑term absence of the Estates Manager but there is potential for it to become permanent.

The successful candidate will be organised and resilient and will relish the opportunity to make a significant contribution to our compliance tracking. The role will require the individual to manage planned and reactive maintenance activity as well as contribute to the rolling asset management plan. The ability to problem solve, manage multiple projects and work independently whilst supporting the overall goals of the school is a key part of the role.

• Is a team player
• A good communicator
• Has a professional manner
• Will take pride in the appearance and condition of our school, both internally and externally
• Experienced and knowledgeable about health and safety regulations and procedures
• Has experience leading and managing both in‑house staff and contractors in a front facing customer environment

In turn, the successful candidate will find a working environment that is positive, purposeful and supportive, with a strong team of staff who are highly committed to supporting student achievement by ensuring the environment for staff and students is purposeful.

This is a temporary post, with the hours of work being 8.30 am – 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30 am – 4.00 pm on a Friday (including an unpaid 30‑minute break). There will be occasions where out of hours work will arise (mostly in the case of emergencies) and the post‑holder will be expected to attend.

The successful candidate should:

• Have prior experience in working in facilities management
• Have a recognised facilities or Health and Safety Management qualification (IOSHH or NEBOSH) and of managing Health and Safety within an organisation
• Have experience in the management of COSHH
• Have recent and up to date training in relevant areas of Health and Safety
• Have experience of fire marshalling and completing fire risk assessments
• Have an asbestos awareness qualification
• Have a clear understanding and management of risks against Legionella
• Experience of dealing effectively in emergency situations particularly fire, but also could include gas leak, flooding, power cuts
• Experience of working effectively in collaboration with external partners and contract management
• Be able to think strategically and analyse options
• Be flexible and able to problem solve
• Be able to lead a team, organising self and others so that time is managed effectively to deliver best value for money
• Have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders and work as part of a team
• Have high level of physical fitness
• Be willing to work outside normal hours if required.

What the school offers its staff

• Weekly timetabled Work from Home (WFH) sessions at the start or end of the day for teachers
• Golden afternoons for non teachers
• A laptop is provided for every teacher and many non teachers
• A commitment to the DfE Education Staff Wellbeing Charter
• Regular staff wellbeing activities and social events
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Free access to our sporting facilities (up to 6 pm weekdays)
• Health Assured (Employee Assistance Programme) – a free confidential information, support, counselling and advice service available 24 hours a day
• School funded flu jab on site, organised through a local pharmacy
• Eye Care Vouchers for employees using a VDU
• Full School Teachers Pay and Conditions, including continuous service, for Teaching Staff
• Employer Pension Contribution: Teachers’ Pension Scheme and Local Government Pension Scheme (Non‑Teaching Staff).
• Maternity / Paternity / Adoption Leave and Pay
• A caring ethos that enables staff to attend family commitments and caring responsibilities

Further details about the role

This is a temporary post, with the hours of work being 8.30 am – 4.30 pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.30 am – 4.00 pm on a Friday (including an unpaid 30‑minute break). There will be occasions where out of hours work will arise (mostly in the case of emergencies) and the post‑holder will be expected to attend.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.