Estates Manager

Medway Schools; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking an Estates Manager responsible for overseeing the maintenance and safety of multi-site facilities, including specialty areas like hydrotherapy pools. Ideal candidates will have experience in estates or facilities management, particularly in education or healthcare, and strong leadership skills. This full-time role offers a salary range of £37,280 - £46,142.

Qualifications

• Experience in an educational or healthcare setting.
• Strong leadership and management capabilities.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and safety of multi-site facilities.
• Lead a team of caretakers and cleaners.
• Manage contractors and ensure health and safety compliance.

Skills

Estates or facilities management experience

Strong leadership skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Innovative problem-solving

Job description

Abbey Court School caters for pupils aged 3-19 with Severe Learning Difficulties and is currently located on two Strood sites; Cliffe Road (Nursery Primary and new Secondary provision designed and purpose built specifically to meet the needs of our pupils) and Rede Court Road (Further Education). The primary site is also home to our school farm!

Comprehensive training and induction will be provided.

We’re seeking a skilled Estates Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety and presentation of multi-site facilities. This includes specialist areas such as hydrotherapy pools, a school farm and a fleet of vehicles. You’ll ensure a safe, clean and well‑managed environment that supports pupils with complex learning needs.

You’ll lead a team of caretakers and cleaners, manage contractors and ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations. This role involves emergency planning, site security and strategic oversight of all maintenance and improvement works. We’re looking for someone with estates or facilities management experience ideally in education or health care, with strong leadership and organisational skills. IOSH / NEBOSH qualifications and experience in SEND settings are desirable.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a rewarding role, we’d love to hear from you.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and protecting the children at Abbey Court School. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring check scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practices across the school. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and safeguard our children and young people.

How to apply

Please apply online at Jobs Go Public or Kent Teach website or ring or email to request an application form.

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

• Restaurant Experience
• Customer Service
• Employee Evaluation
• Management Experience
• Math
• Employment & Labor Law
• Sanitation
• Leadership Experience
• P&L Management
• Mentoring
• Supervising Experience
• Restaurant Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 37280 - 46142