Estates Manager

Estates Manager

• Salary: £41,771 FTE

• Contract: Full time, 52 week

• Hours: 37.5 per week

• Location: Huish Episcopi Academy

• Start date: March 2026

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Estates Manager to lead the strategic and day‑to‑day management of our school estate. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in estates, facilities, or site management who is ready to step into a key leadership role with real impact.

You will take responsibility for ensuring our buildings, grounds and facilities remain safe, compliant and well‑maintained, creating a high‑quality learning environment for our students and staff. The role is hands‑on, varied and central to the smooth, efficient running of the Academy.

Crucially, you will be fully supported by United Learning’s Central Estates Team and Health & Safety Team, giving you access to expert guidance, sector‑leading compliance frameworks and high‑quality professional development.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading the effective management, maintenance and long‑term development of the school estate

• Acting as the Academy’s Responsible Person for Fire Safety, Legionella and Asbestos

• Overseeing contractors and ensuring all work meets compliance and safeguarding standards

• Managing planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the site

• Working closely with the Principal and Central Estates Team to deliver robust compliance, safety and operational standards

• Leading, developing and supporting the site team

• Overseeing energy management, cleaning contracts, waste management and grounds maintenance

• Ensuring the school remains safe, secure and operational at all times

• Supporting school events, lettings and wider community use of the site

What We Are Looking For

• Experience working in an estates, facilities or site management role

• Strong understanding of compliance, H&S legislation and safe working practices

• A confident leader with excellent communication and organisational skills

• Someone practical, proactive and able to problem‑solve in a fast‑moving environment

• Ability to build positive working relationships with staff, contractors and visitors

• A commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient and welcoming school environment

• A recognised H&S qualification (NEBOSH/IOSH) is desirable, although training support may be provided for the right candidate.

Why Join Us?
As part of United Learning, you will benefit from:

• Ongoing support and expertise from the Central Estates Team and Health & Safety specialists

• Access to high‑quality CPD, networks and professional development

• A generous pension with 24% employer contribution (LGPS)

• Family‑friendly policies and strong work‑life balance principles

• Being part of a collaborative national group of schools

Visit Us?

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school. This is a fantastic opportunity to tour the site, meet the team and get a feel for the unique environment you’ll be working in.

Safeguarding Children
Huish Episcopi Academy and United Learning are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.

Safer Recruitment & Pre‑Employment Checks
All appointments are subject to pre‑employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, online checks, identity verification, satisfactory references, and verification of the right to work in the UK.

Equality & Diversity
We are an equal opportunities employer and warmly welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals.