Multi-Site School Estates Manager

Claires Court co.; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employer pension contribution up to 20

26 days’ annual leave plus concession

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Claires Court School in Maidenhead is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead the operational management of its estate across three Maidenhead campuses and to ensure a safe, well‑run environment for teaching and learning. You will direct Estates, Maintenance, Caretaking and Transport teams, implement planned maintenance, manage budgets, and oversee the CAFM system (iAM) and contractor performance.

The role requires a hands‑on leader with strong health and safety knowledge, multi‑site

Qualifications

• Experience managing a multi-site estate or facilities operation.
• Experience within education, healthcare, hospitality or another regulated environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety and statutory building compliance.
• Experience managing planned and reactive maintenance programmes and budgets.

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 and MOTs.
• Supporting emergency planning, business continuity and out-of-hours response arrangements.
• Monitor utility consumption and supporting sustainability initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Contractor management

Budget management

Health & safety awareness

Stakeholder management

Cafm systems

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely

IWFM Level 4 or 5 qualification

Estates management/facilities management qualification

Tools

CAFM systems (iAM)

Job description

Claires Court School in Maidenhead is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead the operational management of its estate across three Maidenhead campuses and to ensure a safe, well‑run environment for teaching and learning. You will direct Estates, Maintenance, Caretaking and Transport teams, implement planned maintenance, manage budgets, and oversee the CAFM system (iAM) and contractor performance.

The role requires a hands‑on leader with strong health and safety knowledge, multi‑site