Estates & Operations Manager

Overview

A unique opportunity to join an award winning institution, ensuring the beautiful site and 70+ acre grounds are not only in the best condition, but that all compliance is being followed on site. The Estates & Facilities Manager ensures the site, buildings, grounds and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, supporting an excellent environment for use.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Estates Team (caretaking, cleaning, grounds, events, lettings, transport) and external contractors such as catering.
• Oversee all health & safety compliance, including risk assessments, COSHH, statutory registers (asbestos, legionella), contractor documentation and safe working practices.
• Lead emergency procedures for fire, lockdown, flood, break‑ins and major incidents, ensuring logs and reports are completed.
• Organise annual Fire Risk Assessment, H&S audits, PAT testing and electrical inspections; conduct termly fir...