ESTATES MANAGER

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Estates Manager to join our FE College to lead our Estates Team. If you have a positive, can-do attitude, a solid background in Estates Management and customer service, and excel under pressure, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. While experience in the Further Education sector is advantageous, it’s not essential.
Reporting into the Vice Principal, Director of Finance, the successful candidate will be responsible for all matters relating to the College buildings and grounds, advising and making recommendations as appropriate both from a day-to-day and long-term perspective.
The Estates Manager will oversee the management and upkeep of the College physical facilities, ensuring the provision of a safe, clean, comfortable and fit for purpose learning environment. The role involves coordinating internal services and maintenance whilst also managing overseeing externally provided services This includes being responsible for maintenance of the plant and equipment, monitoring of energy consumption, contributing to the College’s environment and sustainability plans, plus management and leadership of the staff in the Estates Team.
The Estates Manager will liaise with all departments across the College to ensure that the College’s spaces are well-maintained and managed for the benefit of all staff, students and visitors.
Organisation
Brockenhurst College
Curriculum/Support Area
Facilities & Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Employment Basis
Full time
Contracted working hours
37
Location
Brockenhurst College
Salary
£45,712 - £48,359 per annum
Closing date
13/08/2025

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver professional, customer-focused, compliant, and cost-effective Estates Management services that align with the College’s objectives. making recommendations for improvement
• Oversee operations across all College sites, ensuring optimal staffing and resource allocation.
• Manage relevant contracted services
• Act as a primary interface with other College Departments such as Health and Safety, Marketing, Digital Infrastructure & Innovation and Pastoral
• Deliver high standards of statutory compliance and health and safety performance
• Budget Management
• Providing technical and Estates Management guidance
• Liaise with other College Managers with new building projects as necessary,
• Attending site out of college hours in emergencies or incidence of burglary etc

ROLE DETAILS:

Contract Type: Permanent
Shift Pattern: 37 hours pw, Monday – Friday, (with flexibility, including occasional weekend support and ability to respond to call-outs as required)
Closing Date 9am, 13th August 2025
Interview Date 20th August 2025
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks which includes an enhanced DBS check as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK