Multi-Campus School Estates & Facilities Manager

Claires Inc.; Dorney; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension up to 20%

26 days annual leave + concessionary

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Claires Court School in Maidenhead, Berkshire is seeking an experienced School Estates Manager to lead the operational management of its estate across three campuses. You will ensure the buildings, infrastructure, grounds and transport services remain safe, compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose.

Reporting to the Head or Director of Estates, you will manage the Maintenance, Caretaking and Transport teams while overseeing contractor relationships and capital projects to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Experience managing a multi-site estate or facilities operation.
• Experience within regulated environments such as education, healthcare or hospitality.
• Strong leadership, commercial awareness and hands-on approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Estates, Maintenance, Caretaking and Transport teams.
• Manage daily operation of school buildings, facilities and infrastructure.
• Develop planned preventative maintenance programmes and oversee reactive repairs.
• Conduct estate inspections and ensure buildings remain safe and inspection-ready.
• Maintain asset registers, compliance records and audit trails.
• Manage CAFM system (iAM), including inspections, schedules and work orders.
• Lead approved maintenance, improvement and capital projects.
• Procure, vet and manage contractors and service providers.
• Review risk assessments, method statements and permits to work.
• Monitor contractor performance, service standards and value for money.
• Manage operational budgets, supplier agreements, expenditure and forecasts.
• Oversee vehicle compliance, servicing, MOTs, health and safety, and statutory building compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organisation

Driving license

Education

Estates/Facilities management qualification

NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely

Fire safety qualification or experience

IWFM Level 4 or 5 or equivalent

Tools

CAFM system (iAM)

Job description

Claires Court School in Maidenhead, Berkshire is seeking an experienced School Estates Manager to lead the operational management of its estate across three campuses. You will ensure the buildings, infrastructure, grounds and transport services remain safe, compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose.

Reporting to the Head or Director of Estates, you will manage the Maintenance, Caretaking and Transport teams while overseeing contractor relationships and capital projects to deliver reliable