Estates Team Leader

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Nottingham is seeking an Estates Team Leader to ensure a safe and well-maintained environment across its campuses. The role involves supervising the estates team, monitoring quality standards, and liaising with contractors while fostering a positive work culture. Ideal candidates should possess strong leadership and communication skills along with practical experience in facilities management. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

35 days annual leave

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounts at various stores

Various travel schemes

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities, maintenance, or building operations.
• Good understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance.
• Practical, hands-on approach to operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and schedule the Estates team for efficient services.
• Oversee maintenance, inspections, and building checks.
• Liaise with contractors and internal teams for support.
• Respond to urgent issues ensuring safe resolution.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Organised and proactive

Job description

Your future is here

Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

A place to inspire

What you’ll do

We’re looking for a motivated and hands‑on Estates Team Leader to help ensure our college remains a safe, well‑maintained and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. If you take pride in high standards, enjoy leading a team, and can balance day‑to‑day operations with forward planning, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Role

As an Estates Team Leader, you will support the delivery of excellent estates and maintenance services across a cluster of campuses. You’ll supervise and coordinate an estates team responsible for day‑to‑day maintenance, building operations, compliance tasks and general campus upkeep, ensuring all areas are safe, well‑presented and fully functional.

You’ll be a key point of contact for staff and contractors, helping to maintain smooth operations and a high‑quality service for the entire college community.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise, support and schedule the Estates team to deliver efficient, customer‑focused services.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations including planned and reactive maintenance, room setups, inspections and building checks.
• Ensure statutory and internal compliance tasks are completed, documented and followed up as required.
• Liaise with contractors, internal teams and external partners to support repairs, servicing and project work.
• Respond to urgent issues or incidents, ensuring safe resolution and clear communication.
• Monitor quality standards across campus, taking proactive steps to maintain a high‑quality, well‑kept environment.
• Support continuous improvement, contributing ideas to enhance processes, safety and service delivery.
• Work closely with curriculum and other professional services departments to support day‑to‑day operations and events.

About You

You’ll be someone who is organised, proactive and committed to delivering excellent service. You will bring:

• Experience in an estates, facilities, maintenance or building operations role.
• Strong communication and team‑leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and support others.
• Good understanding of health & safety, statutory compliance and safe working practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• Practical, hands‑on approach with the ability to complete a range of operational tasks.
• The confidence to liaise with contractors, manage workflows and follow up on outstanding actions.

Why Join Our College?

• A friendly, supportive team environment where your work makes a visible impact.
• Opportunities for development, training and progression.
• A varied role with a mix of leadership, coordination and hands‑on activity.
• The chance to contribute to a positive, safe and inspiring learning environment.

Join us in shaping a campus environment we can all be proud of.

If you have any questions or want to chat about the role, contact Angela Labbate, Head of Safety and Security: [e-mail]

Interviews /Assessments are planned for: week commencing 12th January 2026

Why Join us

• Competitive salary – £29,390 – £33,602 per annum FTE. (This will be pro‑rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App.
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme.

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri‑menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – CurrentVacancies to apply.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability.