Estate and Facilities Manager
Ludlow Church of England School, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1GJ18 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
21 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
3 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £34,434.00 - £36,363.00 Annually (Actual)
Estate and Facilities Manager job summary
Estate and Facilities Manager
Working Year - 52.14 weeks (26 days holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays)
37 hours per week
The position is permanent, following the usual 6-month probationary period.
What are we looking for?
We are seeking a committed, proactive, and highly capable Estate and Facilities Manager to oversee the effective management, maintenance, security, and health and safety of our site. This pivotal role ensures our premises remain safe, functional, and welcoming for students, staff, and visitors.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of building systems and maintenance needs, alongside excellent problem-solving abilities and practical skills. Flexibility is key, as the role may involve varied working hours, including some evenings and weekends to support site lettings and events.
Key Responsibilities
- Building and grounds management: Ensure the upkeep, maintenance, and security of all school buildings and grounds.
- Health and safety: Act as the competent person for health and safety, leading risk assessments and ensuring all procedures are followed.
- Project management: Oversee building projects, such as refurbishments and expansions, from planning through to completion.
- Budget and contract management: Manage the maintenance budget, best value site-related procurement and negotiating with external contractors.
- Staff supervision: Manage and support site staff.
- Compliance: Ensure the school estate and its operations comply with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements.
Safeguarding and wellbeing of our students underpins everything we do at Ludlow CE School and the applicant will be expected to support and develop this.
Full details can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.
In exchange we will provide:
- A busy and enjoyable place to work.
- A competitive salary.
- Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Membership of The Trusts’ Rewards and Employee Assistance Program.
- A talented, highly motivated, committed and professional team of colleagues, both within the school and across the Trust.
The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. An enhanced DBS will be required for this role. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the Community.
Please do not attach copies of CV's/qualification certificates. Only the information detailed on the application form will be used as part of the short-listing process. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
About Ludlow CE School:
We provide an enriching educational experience for all at Ludlow, which is a popular 11 to 16 all-ability school, situated in the beautiful South Shropshire Hills. We are committed to supporting both the well-being and professional development of all our staff, and we support leadership at all levels.
Ludlow CE School is part of the Diocese of Hereford Multi Academy Trust. The Trust and school are on a journey to rapidly improve outcomes for students.
The school community is committed to its core values of Excellence, Resilience and Care. Our vision is to equip all our students to be well-rounded and caring citizens who will make a positive contribution to society. We do this by providing the best possible education and serving the whole community of all faiths and none.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The Trust and school are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all shortlisted applicants must be prepared to undergo a number of checks to confirm their suitability to work with children and young people, in accordance with the DfE’s “Keeping Children Safe in Education”. An enhanced DBS will be required for this role. The Trust welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Ludlow Church of England School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 623 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Ludlow Church of England School website
Ludlow CE School is a securely “Good” school, but we aspire to be so much more for our whole community. Our core Christian values of Excellence, Resilience and Care need to be lived by the people within our school, and our staff are vital in role-modelling the relationships that will benefit everyone now and in the future.
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