Estates Manager

Beaudesert Park School; Stroud; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school located in Stroud, England, is seeking an Estates Manager to oversee building maintenance and grounds management. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage projects, and ensure high-quality facilities. Applicants should have proven experience in leadership, project management, and excellent negotiation skills. The role is permanent and offers a competitive salary, with a desired start around February half-term. Applications close on January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a team in building maintenance and grounds management.
• Track record of delivering medium sized capital projects on time and within budget.
• Strong organisational, planning and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of building maintenance and grounds management at the school.
• Supervise and manage staff to deliver high quality, fit for purpose services and facilities.
• Plan, organise and deliver medium sized capital projects on time and within budget.
• Communicate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and develop a culture of safety, sustainability and operational excellence.

Skills

Team leadership

Building maintenance

Project management

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Job description

Estates Manager

Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire.

Salary: Competitive.

Status: Permanent.

Employer: Beaudesert Park School.

To commence as soon as possible

Beaudesert Park School, set in 30 acres on Minchinhampton Common, Gloucestershire, is one of the county's leading independent co‑educational day & flexi boarding schools for children aged 3 to 13. Our school buildings range in age from a 19th century folly to a very modern Performing Arts Centre. Facilities are excellent as a result of continued investment. Beaudesert is a country school with plenty of space and superb sports facilities, including 12 acres of sports grounds, seven tennis courts (of which four are all‑weather courts), two swimming pools and a large multi‑purpose sports hall.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced, highly skilled and motivated Estates Manager to lead on all aspects of building maintenance and grounds management at our beautiful school. The successful candidate will be a self‑starter with a demonstrable track record of leading staff in delivering high quality, fit‑for‑purpose services and facilities. Experience of managing and successfully delivering medium‑sized capital projects on time and within budget is essential.

The successful candidate must be a team-player who is not afraid to get stuck in when required. They will also be an effective communicator and negotiator, with great planning and organisational ability. Ideally the role will commence around February half‑term, but we are willing to wait for an exceptional candidate.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all aspects of building maintenance and grounds management at the school.
• Supervise and manage staff to deliver high quality, fit for purpose services and facilities.
• Plan, organise and deliver medium sized capital projects on time and within budget.
• Communicate and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and develop a culture of safety, sustainability and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a team in building maintenance and grounds management.
• Track record of delivering medium sized capital projects on time and within budget.
• Strong organisational, planning and negotiation skills.
• Self‑starter, team‑player, proactive and able to get stuck in when required.
• Experience in an educational environment preferred.

Application Details

• Closing date for receipt of applications: Monday 5th January 2026 at 5pm.
• Interviews expected to take place during the week commencing 12th January 2026.
• Applications will only be accepted via the Beaudesert Park Application form. CVs may be submitted to support a completed application form.