Deputy Estates Manager
Priestley College, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6RD10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
17 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, 37 hours per week (shift pattern e.g. 6am–2pm / 12pm–8pm)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- NJC Pay Point 12-14, (£29,544 - £31,324)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Location: Priestley College
Responsible to: Estates Manager
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week (shift pattern e.g. 6am–2pm / 12pm–8pm)
Salary: NJC Pay Point 12-14, (£29,544 - £31,324)
Contract: Full Year, NJC Terms and Conditions for Support Staff in Sixth Form Colleges
Start Date: As soon as possible after completion of pre-employment checks
We are seeking a Deputy Estates Manager to be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day reactive maintenance and support, they will ensure all aspects of our estate, including planned preventative and reactive maintenance, security, visual appeal and facilities management, are of the highest standards and in line with statutory and regulatory requirements, taking an active role in ensuring Health & Safety compliance across the College. To ensure that the College campus is monitored in a professional manner, showing respect and politeness to all persons attending or visiting the College, whilst presenting a smart and reassuring presence to everyone at all times.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Oversee and perform both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance tasks (including general repair and caretaking duties) to ensure the estate is maintained to a high standard, meeting current and future needs.
- Lead the effective use of the iAM Compliant CAFM system for all maintenance activities. This includes developing and delivering the prioritised PPM programme, maintaining robust compliance and asset records, recording all tasks, and managing the helpdesk feature.
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of the college buildings, grounds, furniture and equipment to identify maintenance needs, hazards, and areas for improvement and ensure processes and training are in place for the Estates and Cleaning teams to do the same.
- Support the development and implementation of replenishment/upgrade programmes for appropriate elements of grounds, buildings, furniture and equipment.
- Operationally manage and coordinate facility & estate contracts and arrangements pertaining to planned preventative and reactive maintenance as well as capital projects, ensuring compliance with specifications, health and safety regulations, and college protocols.
- Oversee the College’s facilities operation arrangements to include the distribution and movement of goods and furniture, including for exams, and arrangements for deliveries, coaches and vehicles onsite
- Ensure the College estate fully complies with all relevant UK statutory regulations (e.g., Health and Safety at Work Act, Building Regulations, COSHH). Assist in Health and Safety audits and actively contribute as a key member of the College Health and Safety Committee.
- Support the Estates Manager in the development and maintenance of robust records for critical compliance areas including asbestos, legionella, fire systems, PAT testing, and other Estates related health and safety requirements.
- Contribute significantly to the College's risk assessment processes and actively promote health and safety within the Estates Department, ensuring safe systems of work for both staff and contractors.
- Ensure that all estate related accidents, incidents or near misses are effectively investigated and arising actions dealt with accordingly.
- Act as a key Fire Marshal and contribute significantly to the college's emergency evacuation and lockdown procedures, drills, and equipment maintenance.
- Work with key colleagues on Health & Safety audits and arising action plans
- To assist in the clearing of snow/ice during inclement weather and to maintain, when required, clear routes around the College for students, visitors and staff
How to Apply:
Applications close: 12 noon, 17 November 2025.
Interview date: Are expected to be held w/c 24 November 2025.
Download the application form and complete it electronically (please note we are unable to accept CVs).
Email your application to hr@priestley.ac.uk or, if you are unable to complete it electronically, hand it in at our reception or post to: HR Department, Priestley College, Loushers Lane, Warrington, WA4 6RD.
Incomplete applications will not be accepted. It is important you complete all relevant sections of the form accurately. Providing false information is an offence and could result in your application being rejected or, if you are selected, to summary dismissal with the potential for prosecution.
If you require assistance completing your application, or require information in a different format, please email hr@priestley.ac.uk
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment in Education
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. All policies regarding safeguarding can be found on our website https://www.priestley.ac.uk
Priestley College uses the Disclosure and Barring Service to assess all applicants and complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. For more details go to https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and- barring-service/about and for information relating to the DBS Update Service visit https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update- service. We also comply with our obligations under the Data Protection Act 1998.
The successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS certificate for the Child Workforce (which must be shared with the HR Department within 28 days of its issue) or if already registered with the Update Service, provide their original certificate, and their registration number. All information will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration of appointment.
What the school offers its staff
Employee Assistance Programme, Continuous Professional Development Programme, Free eye tests, Staff wellbeing activities, Free parking and cycle storage and Cafes and kitchen.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment. Our Safeguarding Policy and our DBS and Ex-Offenders Policy (incorporating our Policy Statement on the Secure Storage, Handling, Use, Retention and Disposal of Disclosures and Disclosure Information) can be accessed on the link to our website, as given above.
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About Priestley College
- School type
- Academy, ages 16 to 19
- Education phase
- Sixth_form_or_college
- School size
- 0 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 16 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Priestley College website
- Email address
- hr@priestley.ac.uk
Priestley College is a founder member of The Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT) which currently consists of 9 schools and the College, working together to deliver a cohesive education pathway from primary through to
sixth form.
We are an inclusive college with a consistent record of high achievement. We offer around 70 A-Level and Vocational courses and we are a college of several firsts.
The quality of education we provide in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths was recognised when we became the first dedicated sixth form in the country to receive STEM-assured status.
In September 2020, Priestley was chosen to be among the first tranche of colleges to provide T-Levels. In the same year our rugby academy became the first in the UK to receive ‘dual status’ as both boys and girls were
excelling.
In its most recent OFSTED report the College was praised by inspectors who said ‘teachers ensure students develop the skills and knowledge they need to be successful in their qualifications and in their working life’.
In 2021 Priestley retained its matrix accreditation after an inspection found the quality of advice and guidance it provided met the internationally-recognised standard.
There are now over 2000 students at Priestley with the latest investment a £1.5M technology centre that boasts more than 200 computers. The Crescent Building has also been extended to provide extra café and
study space whilst the Performing Arts facilities have been modernised. More than £15M has been invested in the campus since 1999 on projects including the Learning Resource Centre and an all-weather sports pitch.
Priestley’s growth in numbers has also gone hand in hand with increasing the range and scope of provision as well as significant improvements in quality.
By responding to student demand and national curriculum development, we have been able to broaden the choice by offering new curriculum lines.
Priestley is not a college that stands still. All tutors and staff constantly look for ways to improve in order to make the biggest difference to the highest number of young people.
The College’s goal will always be to inspire, challenge and support its students to ensure they reach their full potential.
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