Estates Manager

Permanent

Location: West Midlands

About the Role

A further education provider in the West Midlands is looking for an experienced Estates Manager to lead the operational management of its facilities and estates services. This is a senior role suited to someone with a strong track record in estates or facilities leadership within a large and complex organisation.

You''ll take ownership of contracted services, campus safety and compliance, and the budgets and projects that keep the estate running smoothly. Working closely with senior leaders and external providers, you''ll lead a team and drive continuous improvement across all aspects of the estate.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing facilities management services and external contractors, including monitoring KPIs, SLAs and contractual compliance.

• Overseeing campus safety, security, maintenance and statutory compliance.

• Managing budgets, resources and estates-related projects.

• Leading and developing staff, driving service improvements and promoting sustainability.

• Working closely with senior leaders and external providers to ensure high-quality estates services.

What We''re Looking For

Essential:

• A recognised estates management qualification, or significant relevant experience

• A vocational qualification in a facilities management-related discipline

• Substantial senior operational management experience

• Experience managing budgets and leading teams

• A strong understanding of estates/facilities management and health and safety

If you''re an experienced estates or facilities leader ready to take on a senior role within a large organisation, we''d love to hear from you.

Important Notice

Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn''t quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities.

We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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- Dovetail and Slate Limited.