Estates Manager

REQUIRED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

The Embley Estates Manager will drive forward the development and improvement of the 130 acre school estate while ensuring the premises are maintained to the highest standards of repair and safety.

The role of Estates Manager is central to the operation of the School and will provide operational vision and leadership in all aspects of school business in relation to the premises.  

The post holder has responsibility for the whole 130-acre estate which covers the Nursery, Preparatory, and Senior School as well as Boarding and Sports Facilities. The Estates Manager is responsible for managing the team of maintenance, grounds and housekeeping staff as well as contractors to ensure the facilities of the school are maintained to the highest standards.  They will also lead in ensuring compliance with premises related Health and Safety.

In association with the school’s professional advisers and the Bursar, they will oversee capital projects through all stages from concept to delivery working closely with the contractors to ensure completion on time and on budget.  

The successful candidate will be well versed in all matters related to facilities and buildings management and is likely to have a professional qualification in this area. They must be proficient at negotiating contracts and ensuring a combination of high-quality service or product and good value for money at all times. 

Benefits include:

Free lunches during term time

A Cycle to Work scheme

25 days Annual Leave

A discount on fees for children at the school

Free parking

Embley is a warm and welcoming independent day and boarding school for boys and girls aged 2–18. We place a strong focus on academic ambition and produce resilient, creative and independent learners who are flexible and proactive, who can solve problems, make decisions, think critically and communicate ideas effectively. The extensive grounds provide a calm and beautiful space in which to work and enables pupils to learn, play, compete and achieve. 

We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and enhanced DBS clearance.

For further information and an application pack please contact the Headmaster’s Executive Assistant on 01794 512206 or email recruitment.enquiries@embley.org.uk          

Closing date for applications is 31st January

Interviews will be held week commencing 6th February

The School reserves the right to interview sooner for the right candidate