Estates Health and Safety Manager

Estates Health and Safety Manager

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience and qualifications

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

The school is a private day and boarding school located in Canterbury, Kent, England and established in 1749. The school fosters a family atmosphere, values the individual, and offers a wide range of opportunities to pupils, whatever their interests or strengths.

The Role

They are seeking an experienced and proactive Estates Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of the school’s beautiful estate. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring that all buildings, grounds, gardens, and sports facilities are maintained to the highest standards, supporting the school’s commitment to excellence in education and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Estate Management

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and development of all school buildings, grounds, gardens, and sports pitches.
• Working closely with the IT Manager and Head of Security, ensuring the security of the estate, including implementing and monitoring access control, CCTV systems, and perimeter security measures.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to ensure minimal disruption to school operations.
• Develop and implement an estates strategy aligned with the school’s objectives.
• Plan and manage the estates budget, including forecasting, monitoring expenditure, and ensuring cost-effective solutions and value for money.

Health & Safety

• Lead on the development, implementation, and monitoring of health and safety policies and procedures across the school.   Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including fire safety, asbestos management, and water hygiene.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and audits, reporting findings to senior leadership.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on health and safety matters.

Safeguarding

• Ensure that the school’s estate provides a safe and secure environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.
• Work closely with the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) to identify and mitigate any environmental risks to pupil safety.   Ensure contractors and visitors comply with safeguarding requirements, including DBS checks where appropriate.

Skills and Qualifications

• Formal qualification in premises or facilities management (e.g., IWFM Level 4 or equivalent).
• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent health and safety qualification.
• Proven experience in estates or facilities management within a complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice.
• Experience of developing and implementing health and safety policies and risk assessments.
• Experience in managing budgets and delivering capital projects.
• Experience in leading teams and managing staff performance.

To Apply

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