Job Description
Full Time (37 hours per week, all year round)£49,000 - £53,000 + 29 days holiday + Bank Holidays
The Opportunity Ready to lead and shape outstanding learning environments? We are seeking a proactive and experienced Estates Manager to oversee the operational management of group of 3 schools in Berkshire.
Reporting to the Director of Estates, you'll ensure the buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained, whilst creating inspiring spaces where students and staff thrive. You will be experienced in leading compliance, safety, and risk management across multiple sites, and your expertise will ensure you play a vital role in safeguarding teh 3 schools through both day-to-day operations and unexpected challenges.
This is more than a management role, it's an opportunity to influence strategy, drive improvement and make a tangible difference. If you're a proactive, detail-driven professional with a passion for safe, efficient environments, we invite you to bring your expertise to a role where your impact will be seen, felt and valued every single day.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead estate maintenance across all schools, balancing planned and reactive works
* Ensure full statutory compliance (H&S, fire, asbestos, water safety, etc.)
* Manage CAFM systems, asset registers, and contractor performance
* Lead and develop site teams, ensuring consistency and high standards
* Support capital projects, funding bids, and long-term estate planning
* Oversee cleaning and catering contracts, ensuring quality service delivery
* Provide clear reporting on estate performance, risk, and compliance
About You
* Experienced in estates/facilities management across multiple sites
* Strong knowledge of compliance, health & safety, and risk management
* Confident leader with experience managing teams and contractors
* Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
* Relevant qualification (e.g. NEBOSH/IOSH; FM or building services)
* Full UK driving licence
On offer
* Generous pension and life assurance
* Private healthcare scheme
* 29 days holiday + bank holidays
* Continuous professional development and training
* Wellbeing support, counselling services & staff recognition schemes
* Cycle to work scheme, retail discounts & social events
* Free on-site parking and catering