Estate leader

Position: Estates Team Leader Location: SouthamptonStart Date: September 2026 Contract Type: Temporary contract that could go permanent for right person Salary: £26,(Apply online only) £30,(Apply online only) per annumHours: Full time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year About the Role We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Estates Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day operational delivery of estate services across the site. This role is pivotal in ensuring a safe, compliant, and high-quality environment for students, staff, and visitors.You will combine practical, on-the-ground leadership with effective management of systems, processes, and people. Leading the Estates Team and coordinating contractors, you will ensure all maintenance, compliance, and operational tasks are delivered efficiently and to a high standard. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the Estates Team and Minibus drivers to ensure consistent high standards of work and behaviourProvide hands-on supervision, supporting the team with both operational tasks and leadershipOrganise and oversee contractors, ensuring all works are safe, compliant, and cost-effectivePromote and embed a strong Health and Safety and Safeguarding culture across the estateOversee the Estates helpdesk, using systems (e.g. Civica) to monitor performance and improve response timesManage delegated budgets, ensuring value for money and compliant procurementAct as Deputy for the Operations Manager (Estates and Safety) when ..... full job details .....