Estates Manager, West Sussex, Education - Page Group : Job Details

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.

Client Details

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.

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

Profile

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

Job 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