Interim Estates & Facilities Manager

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

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Interim Estates & Facilities Manager in London to lead daily operations, maintenance, compliance, and development of the school estate. You will oversee contractors, budgets, and health and safety, ensuring secure, well‑maintained facilities for students and staff.

The role requires experience in school or public sector facilities, strong leadership and budgeting skills, and a proactive, customer‑focused approach. This is a temporary contract in London.

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities, estates, or property operations.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, and SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational management of the school site and facilities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee planned maintenance programmes and reactive repairs.
• Manage budgets and expenditure for facilities.
• Develop estate improvement and sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Health & safety

Contractor liaison

Communication

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH/IWFM qualifications

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

• 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.