Services Manager

Heart of Yorkshire Education Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is seeking a motivated Services Manager to oversee Estates operations across multiple campuses. The role involves leadership, policy implementation, and budget management to ensure service effectiveness. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in facilities management, with a commitment to delivering excellent services.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave (37 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)

Personal and Professional Development opportunities

Generous Contributory Pension Scheme

Discounted Metro Card Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to employee assistance programme

Reduced price personal gym membership

Access to a wide range of high street discounts

Annual Staff Recognition Awards

Qualifications

• You must have GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Willingness to undertake First Aid and ISO9001 training.
• Experience in Facilities Management or Health & Safety preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage service delivery across multiple campuses to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
• Support the development and implementation of operational plans and policies.
• Manage service budgets while maintaining high operational standards.

Skills

Management

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

GCSE in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent

Relevant qualification in Facilities Management

First Aid at Work

ISO9001 - Internal Auditor

Job description

Ref: 107819

Location: Based at Wakefield College, but with frequent working at Castleford & Selby Colleges.

Salary: £35,071 - £37,201 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week

Weeks: 52 weeks per year

We have an exciting new opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated Services Manager to join our Estates team across all 3 of our campuses.

You will be responsible for supporting the every day leadership, coordination and delivery of the Group’s Estates operational services to ensure these functions run smoothly.

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group has three College campuses, in Wakefield, Castleford and Selby, where you will lead the teams of security, caretaking and cleaning services to provide excellent service, and working across all three sites will be required.

You will be required to:

• Manage the delivery of services to ensure they are effective, responsive, and aligned with the Group’s strategic objectives
• Support the development and implementation of operational plans, policies and procedures that enhance service delivery and comply with Health and Safety, Safeguarding, ISO 9001, and other regulatory requirements
• Manage service budgets effectively, ensuring value for money whilst maintaining high standards across all operational functions
  
  

For further details, please refer to the job description and person specification above.

You will have:

• GCSE in English and Maths A*-C/9-4 or equivalent
• Relevant qualification in Facilities Management, Health & Safety or Quality Management System, or willingness to undertake
• First Aid at Work, or willingness to undertake
• ISO9001 - Internal Auditor or willingness to undertake
  
  

This is a diverse role where you will be building relationships with curriculum and support staff, and many other stakeholders.

If you have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

Values

Here at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group, our Values are at the heart of everything we do. Watch our Principal and CEO, Sam Wright, and Group Chair of Governors, Andrew McConnell, explain how we carry out our values every day - Click to watch

See what we have to offer and come and join us. You won’t be disappointed.

Benefits include:

• Generous Annual Leave (37 days + bank holidays + 5 College closure days)
• Personal and Professional Development opportunities
• Generous Contributory Pension Scheme
• Discounted Metro Card Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Reduced price personal gym membership
• Access to a wide range of high street discounts (retail, supermarkets and restaurants)
• Annual Staff Recognition Awards
  
  

Find out more here.

Closing date: 04th July 2025

Interview date: 31st July 2025

The Heart of Yorkshire Education Group is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students and this post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS. Our recruitment process follows Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have worked/resided in if you are the preferred candidate for the post. Further details of how to obtain the additional check is here: Criminal records checks for overseas applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects the diverse community we serve and positively encourage applications from all.