Estates Campus Manager
3 days ago
Rotherham
Estates Campus Manager (Environment and Sustainability Lead) - RC Hours; Full time (37 hours each week, all year round) Duration; Permanent Salary; £39,372 a year + benefits Location; Rotherham College, Rotherham (working across all of the RNN Group campuses as/when required) Closing date: 05/05/2026 Are you a forward-thinking leader with the vision to transform physical environments? Do you want to leave a lasting, green legacy? About the Role We are looking for a Campus Estates Manager for our Rotherham College campus who is as passionate about the planet as they are about facilities management. This role combines high-level site leadership with the opportunity to drive the entire Group’s journey toward Net Zero. This is a dual-impact leadership position. While you will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and look of the Rotherham College campus, you will also serve as the Group-wide Lead for Environment and Sustainability. You will be the architect of our decarbonisation plans, ensuring our facilities are not only functional but future-proof. Key Responsibilities Group Environment & Sustainability Leadership • Net Zero Strategy: Lead the development and delivery of the Group’s decarbonisation plan, aligning with the DfE’s Sustainability and Climate Change Strategy., • Resource Management: Oversee waste management contracts across all campuses, aiming for maximum landfill diversion and implementing ISO 14001-aligned recycling streams., • Sustainability Reporting: Manage environmental data collection to provide accurate insights into utility consumption and carbon impact for statutory reporting., • Team Leadership: Direct line management of the Rotherham Estates team, overseeing recruitment, performance, and training needs., • Maintenance & Capital Works: Develop and implement programmes for repair, replacement, and planned maintenance of campus assets and buildings., • Compliance & Safety: Maintain the Group Compliance Register, ensuring all statutory testing, COSHH regulations, and hazardous waste protocols are strictly followed., • Emergency Readiness: Manage emergency procedures, including lockdown testing and Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs)., • Project Management: Oversee external contractors, ensuring all works meet Health & Safety, safeguarding, and quality standards. You will… You will be someone who has previous experience working within an estates/facilities management environment within the education sector. You will have managed a large and diverse team and have developed, implemented and maintained policies and procedures within this provision. You will be able to undertake audits, inspections, ensuring the site remains safe and fit for purpose for learning and working. You will have had experience with sustainability and environmental awareness including establishment of service level agreements in liaison with external and internal stakeholders. You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths, a facilities management qualification and a good working knowledge of the use of a range of online systems such as Microsoft Windows (and Office 365 applications), and internal systems and databases. An Environment & Sustainability qualification qualification is essential but we will support you to obtain this if needed. We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply! Department Info You will report directly to the Director of Estates, Security and Health & Safety, working closely with the Estates management team and colleagues across the department. You will line manager, being responsible for the day-to-day supervision, performance management, recruitment and wellbeing of the estates team at the designated campus including Caretakers and Cleaning Supervisors/Cleaners. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for RNN Group, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.