Estates & Operations Manager | Secondary School | South...
Take ownership of a school environment where your work is visible every single day.
An established secondary school in South East London is looking for an experienced Estates & Operations Manager to oversee its facilities, site management and operational services.
This permanent role offers the chance to play a central part in maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. You'll work alongside senior leaders and the wider estates network to ensure the school operates efficiently today while supporting longer-term improvements to its facilities.
Your Responsibilities
You'll have responsibility across a broad range of operational areas, including:
Ensuring the site is safe, secure and operational each day
Managing planned preventative and reactive maintenance
Coordinating contractors and checking work meets agreed standards
Overseeing building, mechanical, electrical, cleaning and security services
Managing statutory inspections, risk assessments and compliance records
Leading on fire safety, emergency procedures and first aid provision
Managing operational purchasing and allocated budgets
Supporting site development and improvement projects
Managing staff and external contractors involved in facilities services
Acting as a key contact for site-related issues and emergencies
The Person
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience from estates, facilities, property, operations or site management.
You'll be someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards, can prioritise effectively and is comfortable managing both people and external contractors. You'll also have the confidence to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders and deal professionally with sensitive or unexpected situations.
A full clean UK driving licence and good IT skills are essential.
Salary & Benefits
£40,388 – £43,607 per annum
Permanent, full-time opportunity
40 hours per week
South East London
Ongoing professional learning and development
Opportunity to work across a wider estates network
A role with genuine responsibility for improving the school environment
Apply
If you're an experienced estates or operations professional looking for a role where you can combine leadership, practical problem-solving and facilities management, this is an excellent opportunity.
Apply today with your CV for consideration.
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