Estates Manager

Full Time (37 hours per week, all year round)
-49,000 - -53,000 + 29 days holiday + Bank Holidays

The Opportunity
Ready to lead and shape outstanding learning environments? We are seeking a proactive and experienced Estates Manager to oversee the operational management of group of 3 schools in Berkshire.

Reporting to the Director of Estates, you''ll ensure the buildings are safe, compliant, and well-maintained, whilst creating inspiring spaces where students and staff thrive. You will be experienced in leading compliance, safety, and risk management across multiple sites, and your expertise will ensure you play a vital role in safeguarding teh 3 schools through both day-to-day operations and unexpected challenges.

This is more than a management role, it''s an opportunity to influence strategy, drive improvement and make a tangible difference. If you''re a proactive, detail-driven professional with a passion for safe, efficient environments, we invite you to bring your expertise to a role where your impact will be seen, felt and valued every single day.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead estate maintenance across all schools, balancing planned and reactive works

• Ensure full statutory compliance (H&S, fire, asbestos, water safety, etc.)

• Manage CAFM systems, asset registers, and contractor performance

• Lead and develop site teams, ensuring consistency and high standards

• Support capital projects, funding bids, and long-term estate planning

• Oversee cleaning and catering contracts, ensuring quality service delivery

• Provide clear reporting on estate performance, risk, and compliance

About You

• Experienced in estates/facilities management across multiple sites

• Strong knowledge of compliance, health & safety, and risk management

• Confident leader with experience managing teams and contractors

• Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused

• Relevant qualification (e.g. NEBOSH/IOSH; FM or building services)

• Full UK driving licence

On offer

• Generous pension and life assurance

• Private healthcare scheme

• 29 days holiday + bank holidays

• Continuous professional development and training

• Wellbeing support, counselling services & staff recognition schemes

• Cycle to work scheme, retail discounts & social events

• Free on-site parking and catering