School Head of Estates
JOB_53962514801003Job type
TemporaryLocation
DerbyWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
School TechniciansIndustry
Education & TrainingPay
£45-50k
School Head of Estates job | Temporary | Start ASAP
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000
Location: Derby (with travel across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire)
Contract: Temporary (potential to become permanent)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible working; office-based approx. 2 days per week)
Location: Derby (with travel across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire)
Contract: Temporary (potential to become permanent)
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: 37 hours per week (flexible working; office-based approx. 2 days per week)
I am looking for an experienced Estates & Facilities Manager to oversee the management, maintenance and compliance of a multi-site educational estate.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage estates & facilities operations, including maintenance programmes and capital works
- Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and statutory requirements
- Oversee asset management planning, budgeting, and resource allocation
- Manage contractors, projects and service delivery across multiple sites
- Lead and develop a small team, promoting high standards and safe working practices
- Deliver estates improvement projects (e.g. building services, boiler replacements, refurbishment works)
- Monitor performance, identify risks, and implement effective solutions
Essential Requirements
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and legal compliance
- Proven experience leading and managing teams
- Experience managing estates, facilities or property portfolios
- Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle (regular travel required)
- Ability to manage budgets, contractors and multiple projects
- Educated to A Level or above, including a minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) grade C in maths and English
Desirable
- Project management experience within building services or maintenance environments
- Experience working across multi-site operations
- Level 5 qualification in a relevant discipline or relevant experience at this level e.g. Nebosh, ISOH
Additional Information
- DBS check required
- Flexible working pattern with a mix of office and site-based work
- This is an excellent opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent role
What you'll receive
- Competitive daily rate
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant
- Free CPD and safeguarding training
- Access to the Hays app for easy timesheets and job updates
- CV and interview guidance whenever you need it
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School Head of EstatesJOB_539625148010032026-05-292026-08-28
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