Opportunity | Estates Manager
Organisation | Education Sector
Location | South West London
Working Pattern | Temp to Perm
Salary | £44,000 – £46,000+ Benefits
A leading education organisation is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to oversee multiple sites and lead the delivery of safe, compliant and well-maintained facilities.
This role requires a unique mix of compliance expertise, practical maintenance knowledge and strong people skills. You’ll be just as comfortable managing regulatory records and health & safety requirements as you are mentoring site teams, working alongside colleagues to resolve maintenance issues and building relationships with senior stakeholders.
Your Responsibilities:
✔ Lead facilities operations across multiple sites
✔ Ensure compliance records, inspections and statutory requirements are maintained
✔ Oversee health & safety, risk assessments and contractor performance
✔ Manage planned and reactive maintenance works
✔ Support, mentor and develop site teams
✔ Carry out or support practical maintenance tasks when required
✔ Manage projects, budgets and procurement activities
✔ Build strong relationships with operational leaders and key stakeholders
✔ Balance competing priorities across multiple departments and locations
What They’re Looking For:
✔ Proven Facilities or Estates Management experience
✔ Strong compliance, health & safety and record-keeping knowledge
✔ Hands-on maintenance experience across general building services
✔ Experience leading, coaching or mentoring facilities teams
✔ Strong contractor and supplier management experience
✔ Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
✔ Ability to influence and work effectively with a range of senior leaders
✔ Full UK driving licence
✔ School or education sector experience highly desirable
✔ IOSH, NEBOSH or similar qualification advantageous
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