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School Estates Manager

St John Vianney RC School

School Estates Manager

£41418

St John Vianney RC School, Rye, East Sussex

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e951e00446c54afc8cb43e9c7e122eb4

Full Job Description

The Estates Manager is responsible for the Estates and Catering teams. The purpose of this role is to lead the implementation of an Estates strategy and to manage all aspects of the School's properties upkeep, care, maintenance, security, health and safety and facilities management in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Additionally, to maintain refurbishments and other building advancements in terms of development and procurement and to act as the School representative with suppliers to the Estate, professional advisors (buildings) and contractors.

Critical to this role will be for the Estates Manager to coordinate and lead the School as it moves into its new buildings, securing a thorough understanding of the new build systems and how to secure best management practice of the new estate.

The successful candidate will be:

  • An excellent Estates Manager with the ability to inspire and develop a high-quality learning environment for the school community.

  • An Estates Manager who is skilled and experienced in facilities management and in leading others.

  • An Estates Manager with a clear understanding of the provision of outstanding safeguarding and health and safety activity.

  • A Manager with the vision and commitment to providing outstanding buildings, facilities and resources for the SEND community.

  • Able to work as part of a team and to inspire others.

  • Committed to sustaining and further developing the school and its Catholic ethos.


    • We will offer you:
  • A creative and inclusive school committed to improving the lives of children & young people.

  • An opportunity to shape the future of the school through the development of our new build project.

  • A supportive and friendly environment.

  • The opportunity to work in partnership with the other staff members in developing the learning culture of the school.

  • An ambitious, dedicated and hardworking team, consistently supporting the school on its journey to outstanding.

  • A Governing Body who is supportive and passionate about achieving the highest standards in all areas and who are committed to the professional development of the staff.