Estates Manager
Robert May's School, Hook, Hampshire, RG29 1NAThis job expired on 15 August 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
15 August 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
31 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, 52 weeks
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £40,642 to £45,077
What skills and experience we're looking for
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.
What the school offers its staff
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 24-hour virtual GP service for you and family members.
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
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.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
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About Robert May's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1319 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Robert May's School website
- Email address
- lisa.shackleton@rmays.com
- Phone number
- 01256 702700
Robert May’s School, which dates from 1694, is a high attaining and oversubscribed 11-16 Academy school with a distinctive ethos based on the charitable principles of our founder.
Arranging a visit to Robert May's School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email lisa.shackleton@rmays.com.
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