Estates Manager – Prestigious Independent School in Durham – ASAP Start!
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Job Summary
A highly regarded and prestigious independent school in Durham is seeking an experienced and strategic Estates Manager to lead the management and development of its extensive site as soon as possible. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional Estates Manager to join a well-established school with outstanding facilities and a strong reputation for excellence.
The successful Estates Manager will take overall responsibility for the upkeep compliance and long-term development of the schools estate.
Estates Manager required ASAP start
Prestigious independent school in Durham
Full-time all-year-round leadership role
Oversight of estates compliance and facilities strategy
The Role
The school is looking for a proactive and highly organised Estates Manager who can oversee both the operational and strategic aspects of the estate.
Key responsibilities of the Estates Manager include:
Leading the day-to-day management of the school estate including buildings and grounds
Ensuring full compliance with health & safety regulations and statutory requirements
Managing maintenance programmes including planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive works
Overseeing contractors service providers and capital projects
Managing estates budgets procurement and long-term planning
Leading and developing site maintenance and cleaning teams
Supporting lettings and ensuring facilities are maintained to a high standard
The School
This prestigious independent school in Durham is known for its exceptional facilities strong academic outcomes and well-rounded education. The school estate includes extensive grounds specialist teaching spaces and high-quality sporting and co-curricular facilities.
Staff benefit from a supportive leadership team excellent resources and a professional working environment.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful Estates Manager will:
Have significant experience in estates or facilities management ideally within education or a similar environment
Possess strong knowledge of health & safety compliance and building management
Demonstrate excellent leadership and organisational skills
Have experience managing budgets contractors and large-scale projects
Be proactive reliable and committed to maintaining high standards
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Estates Manager to join a prestigious independent school in Durham and take ownership of a high-quality estate.
Apply now to be considered for this Estates Manager position starting ASAP.
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