Estates Manager

Think FE Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Think FE Ltd is recruiting an Estates Manager for a Worcestershire college to lead the facilities team, manage day-to-day operations, and ensure the campus is safe, well maintained and ready for students and staff. You will balance maintenance with compliance, oversee contractors, budgets and projects, and drive improvements and sustainability across the estate.

The role offers the chance to work with senior leaders and external providers to maintain high standards while delivering reliable

Qualifications

• A recognised estates management qualification or significant relevant experience.
• A vocational qualification in a facilities management-related discipline.
• Substantial experience in senior operational management.
• Experience managing budgets and staff.
• A strong understanding of estates and facilities management, including health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day estates operation, balancing maintenance and compliance with improvements.
• Manage facilities services and external contractors, KPIs and contractual compliance.
• Overseeing campus safety, security, maintenance and statutory compliance.
• Managing budgets, resources and estates projects.
• Leading and developing staff to deliver a reliable, responsive service.
• Driving service improvements and promoting sustainability.

Skills

Operational management

Budget management

Staff leadership

Health and safety

Education

Estates management qualification

Facilities management qualification

Job description

Estates Manager

Salary: Up to £42,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Think FE is recruiting an Estates Manager for a further education college in Worcestershire. This is an opportunity to take responsibility for the college’s facilities, leading the team and contractors who keep its campus safe, well maintained and ready for students and staff. If you have experience managing estates or facilities, budgets and operational teams, this role offers scope to improve services and support more sustainable ways of working.

The role

You will oversee the day-to-day estates operation, balancing maintenance and compliance requirements with longer-term improvements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing facilities services and external contractors, monitoring KPIs, service level agreements and contractual compliance.
• Overseeing campus safety, security, maintenance and statutory compliance.
• Managing budgets, resources and estates projects.
• Leading and developing staff to deliver a reliable, responsive service.
• Driving service improvements and promoting sustainability.
• Working with senior leaders and external providers to maintain high standards across the estate.

What you’ll need

• A recognised estates management qualification or significant relevant experience.
• A vocational qualification in a facilities management-related discipline.
• Substantial experience in senior operational management.
• Experience managing budgets and staff.
• A strong understanding of estates and facilities management, including health and safety.

Data Policy

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Next steps

Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.