School Estates Manager required for School in Crawley

At Engage Education Services, we’re currently recruiting for a Estates Manager for a fantastic school in Crawley. If you’re a thorough premises manager with experience managing a primary or secondary school campus, we’d love to hear from you.

Our Engage Education Services team specialise in the placement of non-classroom-based staff including Administrators, HR, Finance and Facilities.

About the role

As the Estates Manager, you’ll be an experienced facilities professional who supervises work across  the school with both external and internal contractors. You will have keyholder responsibility and will be expected to:

• Ensure staff are completing projects effectively and communicating effectively in their roles
• Communicate effectively with the facilities team to ensure projects are completed on time
• Ensure the building and grounds are secure when not in use
• Take bookings for school facilities from outside users
• Ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are checked regularly to ensure they are operational
• Take responsibility for equipment orders involving facilities across the school
• Experience of maintaining buildings and equipment
• Good DIY skills
• A friendly and professional manner
• An understanding of the importance of Health and Safety in the workplace
• Good numeracy and literacy skills  
• A flexible attitude and willingness to get involved in wider school life

About you

• Experience working within a school environment
• A valid DBS on the DBS update service
• Be available to interview and start immediately

About us

We are Engage Education Services, the most trusted education recruitment agency

• Get paid in line with Agency Workers Regulations
• Your own dedicated consultant who can assist you in your role
• £150 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus
• Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners

How to apply

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally-recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. 

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance provided.

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