estates manager.

Contract: Full-time (37 hours per week)

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Estates Manager to oversee the management and maintenance of our college campuses. Primarily based between our Tonbridge and Hadlow campuses, the successful candidate will also be required to travel to other college sites as needed. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our facilities are safe, well-maintained, and fit for purpose to support staff and students.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the management and maintenance of all College buildings and grounds.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and statutory testing.

• Manage financial budgets, procurement, and external contractor performance.

• Monitor energy consumption and implement sustainability initiatives.

• Support new building projects, liaising with relevant stakeholders.

• Maintain and oversee database systems such as planned maintenance, online Helpdesk, and BMS.

• Lead the Estates team to ensure efficient service delivery.

• Respond to emergencies and incidents outside of College hours.

• Provide reports and recommendations on estate conditions and improvements.

• Assist in planning and delivering projects across campuses.

• Undertake First Aid certification and related responsibilities.

• Collaborate with Estates teams across all campuses as required.

• Perform any other duties as directed by management.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in estates, facilities, or property management, preferably within an education or public sector environment.

• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations, compliance, and risk management.

• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and coordinate a team.

• Budget management experience and an ability to oversee contracts and procurement processes.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to work independently.

• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel between college sites.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and dynamic working environment.

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.

• A chance to make a real impact in a thriving educational setting.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

For further information, please contact Pat on 07386 656685.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.