Interim Estates & Facilities Manager

Michael Page; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Estates & Facilities Manager to lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and development of the school estate in London. You will manage contractors, budgets, health and safety, and all site services to support the school.

This temporary role requires strong leadership, knowledge of building systems, and experience in regulatory compliance to ensure a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities, estates, or property operations within school, education, public sector, or commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management of the school site and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage PPM programmes and reactive repairs.
• Oversee contractors and service providers for high standards and value for money.
• Manage facilities budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Develop estate improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure security, cleaning, grounds maintenance, and waste management services are delivered.
• Lead site-related emergencies and business continuity planning.
• Support school events and activities, ensuring facilities are available and operational.
• Maintain records relating to compliance, inspections, certifications, and maintenance activities.

Job description

The Interim Estates & Facilities Manager will lead the day–to–day operation, maintenance, compliance, and development of the school estate, ensuring a safe, secure, and well–maintained environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role involves managing contractors, budgets, health and safety requirements, planned maintenance programmes, and all site services to support the effective running of the school.

Client Details

This role is within the education sector, based in London.

Description

• Lead the operational management of the school site and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and reactive repairs.
• Oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring high standards of performance and value for money.
• Manage facilities budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Develop and implement estate improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure security, cleaning, grounds maintenance, and waste management services are effectively delivered.
• Act as the lead contact for site–related emergencies and business continuity planning.
• Support school events and activities, ensuring facilities are available and operational.
• Maintain accurate records relating to compliance, inspections, certifications, and maintenance activities.

Profile

A successful Interim Estates & Facilities Manager should have:

• Experience managing facilities, estates, or property operations within a school, education, public sector, or commercial environment.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and service–level agreements.
• Knowledge of building systems including HVAC, fire safety, security, electrical, and mechanical services.
• Strong budget management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• IOSH, NEBOSH, IWFM, or similar professional qualifications (desirable).
• A proactive and customer–focused approach.

Job Offer

• A salary of 50,000 – 55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary contract in London.