Strategic Estates & Facilities Leader for Education

Sale High School; Sale; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

1 paid personal day each year

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Sale High School is seeking a Head of Estates & Facilities to lead the strategic and operational management of the school estate, ensuring a safe, compliant and inspiring environment for students and staff.

Reporting to the Headteacher, you will oversee estates management, health and safety, statutory compliance, services and major capital projects, including involvement in the School Rebuilding Programme. Strong leadership and budget management are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities or property management.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing contractors, service providers and facilities contracts.
• Ability to lead major refurbishment, construction or capital projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee estates management, health and safety, and statutory compliance.
• Lead facilities services including maintenance, cleaning, catering, security and grounds.
• Manage budgets, develop strategic estate plans and oversee capital projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders including Headteacher, School Business Manager and Trust Estates Team.

Job description

Sale High School is seeking a Head of Estates & Facilities to lead the strategic and operational management of the school estate, ensuring a safe, compliant and inspiring environment for students and staff.

Reporting to the Headteacher, you will oversee estates management, health and safety, statutory compliance, services and major capital projects, including involvement in the School Rebuilding Programme. Strong leadership and budget management are essential.