School Estates Manager

Reed; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Estates Manager to lead the day-to-day management of a prestigious school estate. You will oversee facilities, health & safety compliance, site security and contractor management to provide a safe, well-maintained environment for pupils and staff.

Reporting to the Bursar, you will manage caretaking, grounds, transport teams, drive efficiency, oversee project works and ensure compliance with regulations, while leading a proactive facilities team.

Qualifications

• Experience in Estates, Facilities or Property Management.
• Proven people management experience.
• NEBOSH Level 3 Health & Safety qualification is required.
• Building, engineering or trade-related qualification is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety and facilities compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead caretaking, grounds and transport teams.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across the school estate.
• Act as Fire Safety Officer for the site.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations.
• Manage contractors, service providers and facilities budgets.
• Coordinate estate improvement and refurbishment projects.
• Oversee school fleet operations and external lettings.
• Monitor utilities consumption and drive efficiency.

Skills

Facilities management

People management

Health & safety knowledge

Communication

IT skills

Education

NEBOSH Level 3 Health & Safety qualification

Building/engineering or trade-related qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Estates, Facilities or Site Manager looking for an opportunity to lead the operational management of a prestigious school environment?

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Estates Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of the school's estate, ensuring facilities are safe, compliant, well-maintained and provide an outstanding environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

The Role

Reporting to the Bursar, you will have overall responsibility for facilities management, maintenance, health & safety compliance, site security, contractor management and estate improvement projects across the school.

This is a varied leadership role requiring strong organisational skills, technical knowledge and the ability to manage multiple priorities within a busy educational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the caretaking, grounds and transport teams
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across the school estate
• Act as the school's Fire Safety Officer
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations
• Manage contractors, service providers and facilities budgets
• Oversee site security and act as a key holder
• Coordinate estate improvement, refurbishment and maintenance projects
• Manage school fleet operations, including minibuses and drivers
• Coordinate external lettings and out-of-hours site usage
• Monitor utilities consumption and identify opportunities for efficiency and sustainability improvements

About You

We're looking for a candidate who brings strong facilities or estates management experience together with excellent people leadership skills.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in an Estates, Facilities or Property Management role
• Proven people management experience
• NEBOSH or equivalent Level 3 Health & Safety qualification
• Building, engineering or trade-related qualification
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and facilities compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Good IT skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Experience working within an education environment
• D1 driving licence or willingness to undertake training
• Experience managing maintenance projects and contractor relationships
• Knowledge of fire safety management and compliance

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to lead and shape a diverse school estate
• A varied and rewarding role within a supportive school community
• Responsibility for managing facilities, projects and operational services
• The chance to make a genuine impact on the environment and experience of pupils and staff