Estates Manager – Boarding School in Dorset – ASAP Start
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11 hours ago
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Job Summary
A prestigious boarding school in Dorset is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of its extensive estate.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for ensuring the smooth safe and efficient running of a large and diverse campus including academic buildings boarding houses sports facilities and grounds.
About the Role
The Estates Manager will take full responsibility for the maintenance compliance development and long-term planning of the school estate. You will oversee site operations manage contractors and estates staff and ensure the highest standards of health & safety and statutory compliance are maintained.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the estates and facilities team across a multi-building boarding campus
Managing planned preventative maintenance and capital development projects
Ensuring full compliance with health & safety fire safety and regulatory requirements
Overseeing budgets procurement and contractor performance
Supporting the Senior Leadership Team with strategic estates planning
This role requires a visible and proactive presence across the school site ensuring boarding facilities operate safely and effectively 24/7.
About the School
This well-established boarding school is known for its strong academic reputation excellent pastoral care and outstanding facilities. The estate is a central part of school life supporting both academic provision and boarding operations.
The school offers a professional and collaborative working environment with leadership that values high standards and long-term investment in its facilities.
The Ideal Candidate
Proven experience as an Estates Manager Facilities Manager or similar senior premises role
Strong understanding of compliance health & safety and statutory regulations
Experience managing large sites and capital projects
Budget management and contractor oversight experience
Excellent leadership organisational and communication skills
Application
To be considered for this Estates Manager position with an ASAP start please forward your CV as soon as possible.
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