Estates Manager Boarding School in Sussex!

A prestigious boarding school in Sussex is seeking an experienced and strategic Estates Manager to take overall responsibility for the management development and compliance of the schools estate. This is a senior operational role within a complex residential setting requiring strong leadership technical expertise and a proactive approach to long-term planning.

The Role

You will have full responsibility for the safe efficient and effective management of the schools buildings grounds and infrastructure supporting both the academic and boarding environments. Working closely with senior leadership you will oversee day-to-day operations while also leading longer-term estates and capital projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the management and maintenance of the entire school estate including boarding houses

• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety legislation statutory inspections and risk assessments

• Managing planned and reactive maintenance schedules across the site

• Overseeing capital works refurbishments and long-term estates development projects

• Managing estates budgets procurement and contractor performance

• Line-managing site maintenance and facilities staff

• Ensuring site security emergency planning and business continuity procedures

• Supporting sustainability and energy-efficiency initiatives

The School Environment

This Sussex boarding school is known for its high standards strong pastoral care and well-maintained campus. The estate is extensive and varied supporting teaching boarding sports and extracurricular provision. Estates management is viewed as a strategic function with clear leadership support and strong investment in facilities.

What the School Is Looking For

• Proven experience in estates facilities or property management

• Strong knowledge of health & safety compliance and statutory requirements

• Experience managing teams contractors and budgets

• Ability to plan strategically while maintaining operational excellence

• Excellent organisational communication and problem-solving skills

• Experience within education or a residential/boarding environment is highly desirable

Why Join

• Senior leadership-facing role within a prestigious boarding school

• Opportunity to shape and develop a large high-profile estate

• Supportive senior leadership and clear strategic vision

• Stable permanent role with long-term impact

• Professional working environment with strong values

How to Apply

If you are interested in this Estates Manager role at a boarding school in Sussex please submit your CV. Early applications are encouraged due to the senior nature of the position.