Estates Manager
4 hours ago
Birmingham
Estates Manager Ulverston, Cumbria, Barrow £30,747 - £31,998 (Actual, Part-Time, 20 hours per week) + Excellent Pension + Flexible Working + Leadership Role + Multi-Site Responsibility + Permanent Position Are you an experienced Estates or Facilities professional looking for a leadership role where you can make a genuine impact across multiple schools? Do you take pride in creating safe, compliant, and inspiring environments that support learning and community life? This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and forward-thinking education organisation dedicated to providing exceptional learning environments. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring that schools are safe, efficient, and well-maintained spaces that foster learning and sustainability. In this role, you'll lead the strategic management of estates and facilities across several sites, overseeing maintenance, health & safety, compliance, and capital works. Working closely with senior leaders, site managers, and support teams, you'll ensure every site is managed to the highest standards while driving forward a culture of continuous improvement and environmental responsibility. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in estates or facilities management, ideally across a multi-site setting such as education, healthcare, or public services. You'll be a confident leader, capable of managing projects, contractors, and compliance processes, with strong organisational and communication skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a meaningful leadership role, offering autonomy, variety, and the chance to shape the long-term estates strategy for a thriving organisation. The Role: *Lead and develop the estates function across multiple sites, ensuring all locations are safe, compliant, and well-maintained. *Oversee health & safety management and ensure full compliance with statutory obligations. *Manage and support site teams, promoting a culture of accountability and high performance. *Plan and deliver maintenance programmes and capital projects, ensuring value for money and quality outcomes. *Work closely with senior leaders on sustainability, emergency planning, and long-term estates strategy. *Oversee service contracts, lettings, and external contractor relationships. The Person: *Experienced in estates or facilities management, ideally across multiple sites or within the education sector. *Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and compliance frameworks (NEBOSH or IOSH desirable). *Excellent leadership and project management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff. *Capable of managing budgets, contracts, and asset management systems effectively. *Committed to creating safe, inclusive, and inspiring environments for students, staff, and the community. TPBN1_UKTJ