Strategic Estates Manager – School Facilities

Isbi; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Hospital treatment insurance

Cash plan wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Bedford Girls’ School is seeking a proactive Estates Manager to lead the operation, maintenance and development of the school estate, ensuring buildings, grounds and facilities support teaching, safeguarding and the school’s activities.

You will manage day-to-day estates services, coordinate compliance, support capital projects, and lead the Estates Team, reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day estates services, the maintenance helpdesk, cleaning and security arrangements, access controls, keys and emergency call-outs.
• Coordinate estates-related compliance, including fire precautions and drills, asbestos management, legionella/water hygiene, electrical and gas safety, lifts, pressure systems and contractor safety, as applicable.
• Support the DFO in planning, procuring and delivering capital projects, construction works and major refurbishments, including tendering, contractor oversight, programme, budget and handover.
• Prepare and monitor estates revenue and capital budgets with the DFO; report forecasts, variances, emerging risks and required expenditure promptly.
• Lead, supervise, appraise and develop the Estates Team, setting clear standards for conduct, responsiveness, safe working and customer service.

Job description

Bedford Girls’ School is seeking a proactive Estates Manager to lead the operation, maintenance and development of the school estate, ensuring buildings, grounds and facilities support teaching, safeguarding and the school’s activities.

You will manage day-to-day estates services, coordinate compliance, support capital projects, and lead the Estates Team, reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary and benefits.