Estates Services Lead — Soft FM & Contracts

The Sigma Trust; Tendring; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Free Perkbox membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Sigma Central is seeking an Estates Services Manager to lead soft FM services across the Trust, ensuring grounds and buildings are maintained to the highest standard. You will oversee contractual delivery, monitor services, and report progress to stakeholders from a central position within The Sigma Trust.

The role requires IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification, proven procurement leadership, and strong knowledge of statutory inspections for educational settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading on procurement and achieving value for money.
• Knowledge of statutory inspections and compliance for educational/public buildings.
• Experience in premises/estate management.

Responsibilities

• Steer site teams to execute the estates strategy and align operations with senior leadership.
• Review maintenance contracts including cleaning and grounds maintenance and report to stakeholders.
• Budget responsibility for site RM budgets and an ongoing maintenance plan across estates.

Skills

Procurement experience

Leadership

Education

IOSH qualification

Job description

Sigma Central is seeking an Estates Services Manager to lead soft FM services across the Trust, ensuring grounds and buildings are maintained to the highest standard. You will oversee contractual delivery, monitor services, and report progress to stakeholders from a central position within The Sigma Trust.

The role requires IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification, proven procurement leadership, and strong knowledge of statutory inspections for educational settings.