Estates Manager

Woldingham School; Tandridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Woldingham School is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to oversee the management, maintenance and development of its extensive estate. You will lead a team of maintenance and grounds operatives to ensure the estate is safe, secure and maintained to a high standard, supporting the school’s mission and enhancing the experience for students and staff.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required, with a start date ASAP and a salary between £50,000 and £55,000

Qualifications

• Experience in estate or facilities management.
• Ability to lead maintenance and grounds teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management, maintenance and development of the school's estate.
• Lead a team of maintenance and grounds operatives to ensure safety and high standards.
• Support the school's educational mission and enhance the experience for students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Estates management

Team leadership

Job description

Start Date: ASAP

Working hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday, 52 weeks per year (Full time).

Flexibility: will be needed to work evenings and weekends as required.

Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 dependant on skills and experience.

Lunch & refreshments: All staff receive free lunches and refreshments.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Estates Manager to oversee the management, maintenance, and development of Woldingham School’s extensive estate. This includes a variety of buildings ranging from historic structures to modern facilities, along with expansive grounds and gardens. The Estates Manager will lead a team of maintenance and grounds operatives to ensure the estate is safe, secure, and maintained to a high standard, supporting the school’s educational mission and enhancing the experience for students, staff, and visitors.

The Woldingham community is a rich one in which many different backgrounds and cultures are represented and many different languages spoken. This diversity is valued and respected and we are keen to welcome applications from all applicants that feel that they meet the requirements of the role, regardless of their background and culture. All job applicants will be considered solely on their ability to do the job.

Close to London, yet in an outstandingly beautiful rural setting, Woldingham is a happy and successful Catholic boarding and day school for girls aged 11 to 18. With a strong community and caring culture, we are building on a proud heritage that stretches back over 180 years. We’re now driving an exciting future that’s underpinned by fresh ideas, an innovative spirit and state-of-the-art facilities.

Woldingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS report will be required for the successful candidate.

This is an open campaign which will close when a candidate has been appointed. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

Professional development and staff welfare

Our professional team of staff is Woldingham’s greatest asset, and we want to ensure that everyone is supported to work in an effective, enjoyable and fulfilling way. Staff Development is a high priority, with induction and mentoring programmes for Newly Qualified Teachers and new colleagues, plus an annual cycle of Personal Professional Development planning for all colleagues.

Staff are welcome to use our range of outstanding facilities including the gym, squash and tennis courts and the swimming pool. Our Staffroom Committee organises regular social events, and individual members of staff have organised yoga classes and reflexology on site.