Interim Estates & Facilities Manager

Page Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary contract in London

Competitive salary

Job summary

Page Personnel is recruiting an Interim Estates & Facilities Manager for a London-based role in the education sector. The position leads the operational management of the school site, ensuring compliant facilities, safety, and service delivery.

You will oversee PPM and reactive repairs, manage contractors, and drive estate improvements with a focus on sustainability and value for money. The role involves coordinating security, cleaning, and grounds maintenance, plus handling emergencies and

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities, estates, or property operations.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and SLAs.
• Knowledge of building systems including HVAC, fire safety, security, electrical and mechanical services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management of the school site and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with 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 delivered effectively.
• Act as lead contact for site-related emergencies and business continuity planning.
• Support school events and activities, ensuring facilities are available and operational.
• Maintain records related to compliance, inspections, certifications, and maintenance.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget management

Leadership

Health and safety knowledge

Job description

• Collaborative and supportive working environment.
• The chance to lead and influence a diverse school estate.

About Our Client

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

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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.

What's on Offer

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