Estates Manager Location: Surrey Salary: £45,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week) Purpose of the role The Estates Manager will be responsible for taking the lead role in the maintenance, safe operation and condition of the estate, services, facilities and infrastructure of the school site with a focus on quality of service and ensuring best practice and will have an integral role in the Health & Safety of the School. You will work closely with the Bursar. People Management Managing the estates and housekeeping teams ensuring workload is carried out effectively in all areas of responsibility. Ensure staff receive relevant training in order to remain compliant. Planned Maintenance Maintain, monitor and record the rolling planned maintenance programme, to include internal and external fabric and finishes, mechanical and electrical services and infrastructure, where appropriate obtaining advice from consultants and trusted contractors on specific areas within the site. Oversee day to day management of all plant and machinery, including the swimming pool, and recommend major improvements or replacements of plant as required. Ensure the NOP for the pool is maintained and adhered to by all users. Liaise with contractors and manage access on site ensuring Safeguarding measures. Produce regular written reports on the progress of the maintenance programme and budget. Key Areas of Responsibility Fire & Lockdown Manage systems and equipment in accordance with any corporate or legal requirements. • Ensure the maintenance and periodic checking of fire, lockdown and other safety equipment by specialist contractors. Arranging, supporting and recording regular fire alarm and lockdown tests and drills. Ensure Fire Evacuation plans and procedures are compliant and implemented and that all staff receive the relevant training Financial Management Work with the Bursar on all revenue expenditure for the programme of maintenance and project management. Arrange, oversee, control and monitor work for grounds, facilities, fabric, plant, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, drainage, fire protection and security systems of the buildings within the agreed budgets ensuring value for money at all times. Commercial Management Work closely with the Director of the Menuhin Hall / Head of Commercial Activities regarding the School and Hall lettings and commercial programme to ensure adequate staffing, compliance, safeguarding and risk management of visitors on site. Security • Manage all aspects of site security including physical assets, CCTV and access controls. Transport Manage the school’s vehicles ensuring they are cleaned, serviced, taxed and MOT’d when required and other relevant safety checks are completed. Ensure all users of school vehicles are adequately trained. Check and record school vehicle users license details. Inspection With support from the Bursar, be responsible for the Health and Safety matters relating to ISI inspections. Person Specification Ability to organise, manage and motivate teams from a variety of professions and trades to enable high morale and high productivity. Ability to oversee minor construction projects and planned maintenance programmes Problem solving and pragmatic decision making. Outstanding communication skills. Work collaboratively with the School’s Leadership Team. Outstanding attention to detail. Ability to prioritise complex issues successfully. Self-motivated. Energy and vision The deadline for applications is Wednesday 10th June 2026 Interviews will take place week commencing 15th June 2026 We reserve the right to appoint sooner and encourage early applications. The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Yehudi Menuhin School, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application. https://