Job Introduction
We're seeking an experienced and dynamic Estates Manager to lead the smooth, safe, and efficient day-to-day delivery of our operational estate and facilities services. This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in maintaining a high-quality environment that enhances the learning and working experience for our students, staff and visitors.
You'll be a leader with proven experience in estates or facilities management, blending strong project management expertise with the ability to balance strategic planning and daily operations. We're looking for a flexible, quick-thinking individual with a pragmatic "can-do" attitude – someone who can grasp the strategic big picture while also being prepared to roll up their sleeves.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations, you will be instrumental in:
Delivering first-class facilities management that supports our school vision.
Ensuring rigorous statutory compliance across all aspects of the estate.
Managing Estates related procurement activities and working creatively within budget.
Providing expert strategic support to our Senior Leadership Team and the wider school community.
Driving strategic and capital projects to enhance our facilities.
You'll have excellent knowledge of building management systems, optimising space and utility consumption, and estates compliance legislation. You'll lead our on-site Estates team, overseeing planned and reactive maintenance and managing contractors and driving the school’s community lettings programme. Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to build positive relationships are essential.
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in an estates/facilities management role, ideally (but not necessarily) within an education or health environment. A degree or equivalent qualification in Facilities Management/Building Surveying (or related discipline) is desirable, along with NEBOSH/IOSH qualifications. Excellent communication and IT skills, plus proven team management experience, are crucial.
If you are ready to embrace this challenging yet rewarding role and contribute significantly to the long-term success and development of Robert May’s School, we encourage you to apply!
We offer a competitive salary, a supportive and friendly working environment with fantastic students and a range of benefits including opportunities for continued professional development, a cycle to work scheme, on site free parking, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, a staff wellbeing day per year and access to an Employee Assistance Programme and virtual GP service.
For further information please contact Mrs Lisa Shackleton, HR Officer on 01256 702700 or lisa.shackleton@rmays.com. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria.
Robert May’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant pre-employment checks.
