_{31st March, 2025}

Estates Operations Manager
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum
Location: A reputable Ofsted-rated 'Good' college in Lancashire, operating across multiple sites.​
About the Role:
We are seeking a proactive and experienced Estates Operations Manager to oversee the management and maintenance of our college's estate across six sites. This pivotal role ensures that our facilities are safe, compliant, and conducive to learning.

What’s in it for you?

• An excellent salary of up to £35,000 per annum
• Excellent holiday allowance
• Above average pension scheme with excellent employer contributions
• Investment in ongoing training and development

What will you be doing?

• Supervising maintenance and repairs across all college sites, managing relationships with contractors and service providers, and oversee budgets and schedules to ensure efficient operations.​
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensuring adherence to all health and safety regulations. Regularly reviewing and updating policies and procedures, maintain comprehensive risk assessments, overseeing site security and coordinating emergency evacuations. Additionally, monitor and record all accidents, near misses, and first aid incidents.​
• Managing staff rotas, providing support for professional development, and fostering a collaborative working environment.​
• Providing support for college events and exams, ensuring all logistical and facilities-related aspects are addressed.​
• Leading initiatives to embed sustainability into all aspects of estate operations, driving the college’s green agenda and implementing innovative practices to reduce environmental impact.​

Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as an Estates Operations Manager ideally within an educational environment.​
• Relevant Health and Safety or First Aid certifications, but support can be provided to help you to obtain these.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing diverse teams.​
• Excellent organisational and budget management abilities.​
• Commitment to promoting sustainability within estate management.​

Next Steps:
Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The college will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. is acting as an employment business for this position. Working with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions.
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