School Estates Manager – Primary School

Location: Hayes - 5 primary schools within a 30-minute drive from each other

Full-time | Temp - Perm (12 months with the view to go permanent)

Equivalent to £37,000 per annum

The Role

The role will oversee Compliance, Health and Safety and Facilities, including cleaning, of five primary schools in Hayes, West Drayton, Iver, Slough, and High Wycombe .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day estate operations across multiple school sites.
• Manage health & safety compliance, including risk assessments, fire safety, and audits.
• Supervise and support site teams, including cleaners and premises assistants.
• Coordinate and oversee planned and reactive maintenance works.
• Liaise with contractors and ensure best value on works and services.
• Provide input on refurbishment projects and minor capital works.
• Act as point of contact for emergency callouts and keyholding responsibilities.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience managing multi-site estates or facilities, ideally in education or public sector.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Confident in managing staff and contractors with a hands-on approach.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualification or equivalent is desirable.

Why Join?

• Opportunity to play a vital role in creating safe, inspiring learning environments.
• Work as part of a collaborative and supportive central team.
• Varied and dynamic role across a portfolio of sites with real impact.