Senior Estates & Facilities Lead - Education Campus

Dovetail & Slate; Larkhill; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead the operational management of its facilities and estates services in the West Midlands. This senior role requires a proven track record in estates leadership within a large, complex organisation.

You’ll own contracted services, campus safety, compliance, and budgets, driving improvements across the estate while working with senior leaders and external providers.

Qualifications

• Recognised estates management qualification or significant experience.
• Vocational qualification in facilities management.
• Senior operational management experience, budgets and leading teams.
• Strong understanding of estates/facilities management and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities management services and external contractors with KPI/SLA oversight.
• Oversee campus safety, security, maintenance and statutory compliance.
• Manage budgets, resources and estates-related projects.
• Lead and develop staff, drive service improvements and promote sustainability.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and external providers to ensure high-quality estates services.

Skills

Estates management

Budget management

Team leadership

Health and safety

Contract management

Education

Estates management qualification

Facilities management qualification

Job description

Dovetail and Slate Limited is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead the operational management of its facilities and estates services in the West Midlands. This senior role requires a proven track record in estates leadership within a large, complex organisation.

You’ll own contracted services, campus safety, compliance, and budgets, driving improvements across the estate while working with senior leaders and external providers.