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Estates Manager, West Sussex, Education

Brighton Permanent View Job Description
This role of Estates Manager calls for a dedicated Estates professional to manage and oversee the facilities management and development of a West Sussex based independent school. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing leadership to the school in all areas of Estate Management, Development and be part of the senior leadership team.
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  • Estates Manager, Independent School, West Sussex
  • Lots of projects, high levels of influence

About Our Client

We are supporting a leading West Sussex independent school in the recruitment of this role. The school is expanding and looking for a senior Estates Manager to ensure the smooth running of the site. The role sits on the senior leadership team and will be heavily involved in developing the trajectory of the school, looking to provide the best possible learning environment for their pupils and community.

Job Description

  • Overseeing the maintenance and management of all facilities within the institution
  • Ensuring full compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Leading a team across facilities and project management
  • Implementing sustainable practices across the campus
  • Project Management and oversight of significant capital investment projects including the building of new facilities - ensuring all projects are delivered on time and in line with budget
  • Member of the Senior Leadership team for the school

The Successful Applicant

A successful Estates Manager should have:

  • A background in Facilities and/or Estates Management within the education sector
  • A proven track record of leading and developing a team
  • Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations
  • Experience managing a large-scale budget - ideally construction/development focused
  • Excellent communication skills and financially astute
  • A passion to create the best learning environment for pupils
  • The ability to develop and implement sustainable practices

What's on Offer

  • Competitive package and excellent holiday entitlement
  • Discounted fees for any children of staff
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment
  • The opportunity to make a real impact in a leading independent school



Contact
Matthew O'Donnell
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6636729
Phone number
+44 148 330 7622

Job summary

Job function
Facilities Management
Subsector
Estates Manager / Director
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Brighton
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Matthew O'Donnell
Consultant phone
+44 148 330 7622
Job reference
JN-012025-6636729