Estates Manager – School Campus & Facilities Leader

Girls' Schools Association; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford Girls’ School is seeking an proactive Estates Manager to lead the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and development of the school estate, including its buildings, grounds and facilities. This full-time role reports to the Director of Finance and Operations and covers the Junior and Senior Schools, plus off-site properties.

You will manage day-to-day services, coordinate compliance, support capital projects and monitor budgets, driving high standards of safety, service and value

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing estates or facilities.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and safety standards.
• Experience in budgeting and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day estates services, the maintenance helpdesk, cleaning and security arrangements, access controls, keys and emergency call-outs.
• Coordinate estates-related compliance, including fire precautions and drills, asbestos management, legionella/water hygiene, electrical and gas safety, lifts, pressure systems and contractor safety, as applicable.
• Support the DFO in planning, procuring and delivering capital projects, construction works and major refurbishments, including; tendering, contractor oversight, programme, budget and handover.
• Prepare and monitor estates revenue and capital budgets with the DFO; report forecasts, variances, emerging risks and required expenditure promptly.
• Lead, supervise, appraise and develop the Estates Team, setting clear standards for conduct, responsiveness, safe working and customer service.

Job description

Bedford Girls’ School is seeking an proactive Estates Manager to lead the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and development of the school estate, including its buildings, grounds and facilities. This full-time role reports to the Director of Finance and Operations and covers the Junior and Senior Schools, plus off-site properties.

You will manage day-to-day services, coordinate compliance, support capital projects and monitor budgets, driving high standards of safety, service and value