Estates & Facilities Assistant Manager

The Aspire Federation; Hindley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aspire Federation operates across four sites in Hindley, Bryn, Abram and Leigh, seeking an energetic Assistant Estates & Facilities Manager. The role focuses on delivering high quality learning environments by managing estates and facilities support, coordinating contractors, and performing risk assessments across all federation sites.

Safeguarding is a priority; enhanced disclosures may be required. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and may be called upon to respond to

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm, commitment and resilience are essential.
• Desire to work as part of a high performing team.
• Ability to develop positive relationships with staff and learners.

Responsibilities

• Proactively provide central estates and facilities support across the federation.
• Schedule and monitor work by external contractors.
• Schedule and undertake regular security checks and risk assessments.
• Act as main key holder and attend call-outs outside normal hours.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Commitment

Resilience

Job description

The Aspire Federation

Oakfield High School, Landgate School & Aspire College

Long Lane

Hindley Green

Wigan

WN2 4XA

Salary: Grade 7, £33,673 - £37,563 per annum.

37 hours per week, full year

Required for as soon as possible

The Aspire Federation has four sites based in Hindley, Bryn, Abram and Leigh. Please be advised that the post holder will be required to work across all of the federated sites.

The Role

We are in an exciting position and looking to appoint highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic and resilient Assistant Estates & Facilities Manager. The successful candidate will proactively provide central estates and facilities support across the federation with the aim of delivering high quality learning environments. They will support the management of the federation sites and associated facilities. They will schedule and monitor the work of external contractors. They will schedule and undertake regular security checks and risk assessments and provide reports on how risks can be minimised whilst ensuring regular health and safety checks are completed on a regular basis. The will also be a main key holder and attend any call outs outside of normal working hours as and when required. Further areas of responsibility can be seen in the Job description.

The federation is committed to ensuring that safeguarding is a top priority; therefore, where appropriate, the federation may check candidates’ social media or other online activity prior to interview.

This process may include a search for the candidate via:

Google

Facebook

LinkedIn

This list is not inclusive. Any concerns will be addressed during the interview process.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this same commitment. Any successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At the Aspire Federation, we offer a targeted and comprehensive Professional Development Programme for all of our staff, providing equal opportunities for all.

‘Aiming High Reaching All’

The Aspire Federation

Aspire is a dynamic and flourishing organisation. Everyone including parents, learners, staff and governors are an important part of our community team where views are encouraged and valued.

We are two outstanding schools and are proud of our exceptional success and numerous achievements. At Aspire we are committed to “Aiming High, Reaching All”.

What is it like to work at Aspire?

At Aspire you will find:

• A highly professional and driven staff team who support each other.
• Extensive and high-quality professional development opportunities with a focus upon coaching and mentoring.
• Real opportunities to thrive and grow.
• A genuine and bespoke staff wellbeing programme based on our wellbeing charter.
• A quality environment with high performing staff and learners whose key focus is teaching, learning and professional development.
• A ‘can do’ ethos.
• Strong and caring relationships which are the foundation of everything we do.

What are we looking for?

At Aspire we welcome applications from people who show:

• Enthusiasm, commitment and resilience
• An understanding and application of outstanding classroom practice.
• A desire and drive that inspires and motivates our young people and colleagues who are able to develop positive relationships.
• A desire to work as part of a high performing team.

Landgate School

Landgate is a school for learners aged 4-19 with Autism and/or communication and interaction conditions. We are a small school with huge impact, dedicated to improving outcomes for learners and their families in the Wigan borough and beyond. We demonstrate extraordinary dedication, outward thinking and inspirational teaching, learning and sensory practice.

At Landgate, our mission is ‘Bringing Learning to Life’ through readiness and engagement for learning and targeted, purposeful and innovative learning opportunities. Our learners are encouraged to become confident, happy, independent young adults and valued members of the wider community.

Oakfield High School and College

Oakfield is a School and College for learners aged 11-19 years with complex learning needs. We are extremely proud of our school, the achievements of our learners, the expertise, dedication and commitment of our staff, our amazing environment and our reputation for providing an exceptional education to learners in our school and beyond.

‘Learning today for our tomorrow’ encapsulates our deep commitment to raising achievement and future aspirations. Our inspirational learning climate focuses on the whole young person. We have an unshakable belief that every learner has the potential to succeed, achieve, fulfil their dreams and make a valuable contribution to society.

Closing date: 8th November 2026

Interview date: To be Confirmed

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding