Property and Environment Team Leader

Activate Learning; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Property & Environment Team Leader, where you will oversee all maintenance and operational activities across campuses. This full-time, permanent role involves ensuring a safe, compliant environment for staff and students while leading a dedicated team. You'll manage day-to-day operations, address maintenance issues, and collaborate with management to align strategies. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in creating an optimal learning environment, with flexibility to travel between campuses and a commitment to staff development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards

Wellbeing & Resources Groups

Health Cash Plan

Continuous Learning and Development

Teacher Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Options

Competitive Salaries

On-Site Facilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management and health and safety standards.
• Strong supervisory skills to lead and support the team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operational activities across campuses.
• Line-manage Property and Environment Officers and support their development.

Skills

Facilities Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Team Leadership

Operational Management

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

About the role: Property & Environment Team Leader

As a vital member of the Property and Environment team, you will play a key role in overseeing all maintenance and operational activities onsite. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the effective delivery of a fully serviced and supported building, fostering an environment that is safe, compliant, and stimulating for staff, students, and visitors alike. This includes managing day-to-day operations, addressing maintenance issues promptly, and upholding the highest standards of safety and compliance.

In your capacity as a Team Leader, you will also take on the responsibility of line-managing the Property and Environment Officers across Guildford College and Farnham College. This will involve providing guidance, support, and development opportunities for your team, ensuring that they can perform their roles effectively and contribute to the overall success of the department. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the Property and Environment Manager to align on strategies and priorities.

Flexibility is key, as the role will require travel between campuses to support operations and ensure consistency in service delivery across campuses. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to make a meaningful impact in creating and maintaining an optimal environment for learning and working.

This is a full-time, permanent position (1.00 FTE) supporting across Guildford College and Farnham College.

What do you need to be a successful Property & Environment Team Leader at Activate Learning?

You will bring proven experience in operating and managing a site in compliance with established health and safety standards and estates management policies. A strong understanding of facilities management operations is crucial, with a particular emphasis on the efficient administration and support of frontline services. This includes ensuring that all site operations run smoothly and align with organizational policies and objectives.

Your supervisory skills will be a key asset, enabling you to effectively oversee team activities, delegate tasks appropriately, and maintain a collaborative and productive work environment. The ability to inspire and guide your team toward achieving shared goals is essential.

Confident and proactive, you will be ready to step in and take the lead when needed, providing clear direction and support to ensure seamless day-to-day operations. This role calls for a hands-on leader who is adaptable, resourceful, and committed to fostering a positive and efficient workplace culture.

Who we are:

We see our employees as individuals, empowering them to make the right choices for their ambitions and careers. We value our people as vital to our continued success and aspire to a diverse, open and inclusive environment that provides the motivation for everyone to pursue their career goals and flourish.

When you work for Activate Learning, you’re working for an organisation that provides you with the advantages of a large employer, a trusted partner in your career development, and a transformational way of working whilst also investing in building a community environment for everyone.

Together, we will bring out the best version of yourself.

Why work with the Activate Learning Group?

Here are some of our benefits:

• Monthly Staff Appreciation Awards: Celebrating staff for their dedication and accomplishments aligned to our award-winning Learning Philosophy.
• Wellbeing & Resources Groups: Comprehensive range of resources, guides and tools to support staff wellbeing.
• Company benefits: Including free eye tests and will writing, plus access to a Health Cash Plan covering optical, dental, health screening, and therapy treatments for you and your dependents.
• Learning and Development: continuous opportunities for professional growth and skill enhancement through our in-house L&D team.
• Teaching Support: Tailored induction and development programs for teaching staff.
• Pension Schemes: Teacher pension scheme for Activate Learning staff.
• Generous Annual Leave: Up to 6 weeks paid leave.
• Flexible Working: Options include hybrid and remote, term time only, and flexible working patterns.
• Competitive salaries: Annual incremental progression and a twelve point pay scale for teachers.
• On-Site Facilities: Free parking at all campuses, refectories, hair and beauty salons & gym access.

Applicants should apply at the earliest opportunity, closed vacancies will prevent application form submission.

Applications are reviewed and shortlisted on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to interview, appoint and close adverts.

Activate Learning is committed to safeguarding and expect all our staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo a DBS check at the appropriate level.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, we do not sponsor work permits. Work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK.

Applications are encouraged from all candidates who meet or exceed minimum criteria, regardless of age, disability, gender, orientation, race, religion or ethnicity. Activate Learning are committed to employing people with disabilities and will ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments either at application or interview stage please contact the talent team directly.