Estates Manager

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Estates Campus Manager

Location: Worksop (with travel across sites)
Salary: £39,372 per annum + benefits
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (all year round)
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Estates Campus Manager to lead a large, multi-site estates function. This is a high-impact leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape and enhance learning environments, ensuring they are safe, sustainable, and future-ready.

You will oversee estates and facilities operations, drive strategic initiatives, lead procurement and contract management, and support capital projects and continuous improvement across sites.

Key Responsibilities

Estates & Facilities Leadership

• Lead and develop the Estates team, including performance, wellbeing, recruitment, and rotas


• Oversee maintenance, compliance, cleaning, and site operations


• Deliver planned and reactive maintenance, minor works, and capital projects

Procurement & Contract Management

• Manage supplier contracts through KPIs and SLAs


• Conduct reviews, manage risk, and oversee tendering and renewals


• Drive value for money and sustainability through effective procurement

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and maintenance schedules


• Lead audits, inspections, and resolve non-compliance issues


• Manage emergency procedures including evacuations, lockdowns, and PEEPs

Sustainability & Environmental Management

• Monitor carbon, water, and waste data


• Implement sustainability strategies and support net zero goals


• Identify improvements to reduce environmental impact

Stakeholder & Project Management

• Act as key contact for contractors, local authorities, and providers


• Lead project delivery ensuring quality, safety, and safeguarding standards


• Collaborate internally to support operational needs

About You

• Proven experience in estates/facilities management (education or complex sites desirable)


• Strong leadership and team management experience


• Knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and maintenance frameworks


• Experience in procurement and supplier/contract management


• Ability to lead audits and drive service improvements

Qualifications

• Level 2 English and Maths


• Facilities Management qualification


• Strong IT skills

All applicants will be subject to referencing (2 years) and a DBS check. Reed FE is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits of working with Reed FE

• Access to exclusive FE roles across the UK


• Dedicated specialist consultant


• Health Cash Plan & Reed Discount Club


• Statutory benefits (sick pay, maternity, paternity, etc.)


• Ongoing training & development (Reed Learning)


• Referral bonus up to £200

To apply, please submit your updated CV via ‘Apply Now’, demonstrating your passion for education and commitment to safeguarding.

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