Estates Supervisor

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Oxford is seeking an Estates Supervisor to lead and manage the facilities team. This role involves overseeing maintenance, compliance, and safety in a vibrant school community. The ideal candidate will have experience in estates management, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach. Join a supportive team and make a significant impact every day!

Benefits

Holiday

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, premises, or facilities management.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
• Strong working knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the estates team in their day-to-day duties.
• Manage and motivate a small maintenance team to deliver high-quality service.
• Oversee all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance and compliance.

Skills

Estates management

Team leadership

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Practical problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Estates Supervisor — Oxford — £34,000 + Holiday + Pension

Excellent opportunity to step into a rewarding and varied leadership role at the heart of a busy and welcoming school community. This position offers responsibility, day-to-day variety, and the chance to take ownership of keeping a large and historic site running safely and smoothly.

The school is a highly prestigious educational institution where teamwork and commitment are highly valued. You will be a vital part of the operation, leading from the front to ensure the site is safe, secure, and well-maintained, while working collaboratively with a supportive team who rely on your expertise to keep everything running.

In this role you will take charge of the day-to-day running of the estates team and facilities. From supervising the maintenance team and contractors, to overseeing compliance checks, portering, and hands-on maintenance tasks, you will enjoy a broad and interesting role where no two days are the same.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in estates, premises, or facilities management, a proactive and practical approach, and the confidence to lead a small team. Strong organisational skills, solid knowledge of health and safety, and a hands-on attitude are essential. Experience in a school or public sector setting is desirable but not required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a genuinely supportive team in a role that offers autonomy, responsibility, and the satisfaction of making a visible impact every day.

The Role

• Lead and supervise the estates team in their day-to-day duties
• Manage and motivate a small maintenance team to deliver a high-quality service
• Oversee all aspects of planned and reactive maintenance, compliance, and health & safety
• Liaise with contractors and ensure external works are carried out to a high standard
• Manage portering services, including set-ups for events and occasional evening/weekend work
• Support energy management monitoring and contribute to minor project works

The Person

• Experience in estates, site, or facilities management
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team effectively
• Strong working knowledge of statutory compliance, planned maintenance, and health & safety
• Practical problem-solving skills across maintenance and building services
• Confident, hands-on approach with good organisational skills

Reference Number: BBBH261668