School Estates & Facilities Lead

Randstad Education; Watford; On-site; GBP 35,163 - 38,008; Full time

Job description

School Estate Manager

Full time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks

£35,163 - £38,008, which could rise to £39,881 - £42,500) for suitably qualified candidates.

Start date: September 2026

We are looking to appoint an outstanding, highly motivated person to the post of Estates Manager. The post holder will lead the site team and be responsible for day-to-day operational management of the school site, managing both planned and reactive maintenance, including liaising with contractors.

They will also play a key role in the strategic planning for capital projects and buildings maintenance, and implement the site development plan. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, able to lead a team, have excellent communications skills and be committed to improving the environment for our students and staff.

We can offer a supportive environment with outstanding professional development and future career opportunities and a well-resourced, positive workplace. You'll work with committed colleagues, benefit from a focus on staff well-being, and will be eligible to apply under the children of staff admission rule.

We're looking for individuals with proven experience in site or facilities management, with a strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and building compliance. Excellent communication skills are a must-have, as well as a hands-on, proactive approach.