School Estates Leader: Safety, Compliance & Value

Woodlands; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking Grammar School in Sittingbourne is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead the management of the school estate. You will ensure that the buildings and grounds are safe, compliant, and well-maintained while maximizing value for money and income generation. The ideal candidate has a strong background in estates or property management, particularly in an educational context. This role offers a year-round contract with excellent benefits including private medical insurance and an annual leave allowance.

Benefits

Annual leave allowance of 30 days + bank holidays

Access to private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities or property management, ideally in education or public sector.
• Knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing contractors and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic and operational management of the school estate.
• Ensure buildings and grounds are safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Maximise value for money and income generation through effective management.

Skills

Experience in estates, facilities or property management

Strong knowledge of health & safety and statutory compliance

Experience managing contractors, budgets and building projects

Excellent organisational and communication skills

Proactive and solution-focused approach

Commitment to safeguarding and safe learning environment

Job description

A forward-thinking Grammar School in Sittingbourne is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead the management of the school estate. You will ensure that the buildings and grounds are safe, compliant, and well-maintained while maximizing value for money and income generation. The ideal candidate has a strong background in estates or property management, particularly in an educational context. This role offers a year-round contract with excellent benefits including private medical insurance and an annual leave allowance.