Estates Manager

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Position Start Date: 01/06/2025

Contract Type: Full-time

Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 29/04/2025 Midday

Date of Interviews: Early May 2025

Job Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Estates Manager to lead our Estates team at this Outstanding sixth form college.

This position is responsible for the day-to-day operational management of the property and facilities services for the College, reporting to the Trust Director of Estates and College Principal.

The main purpose of this role is to lead and oversee the maintenance (both reactive & planned) of the College site, ensuring the premises and grounds are safe, secure, clean and well-maintained.

You will have proven facilities management experience as well as good computer skills using Microsoft Office; Outlook, Excel and Word. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential for this role along with people management experience. Previous experience of working within a school environment is desirable but is not essential.

For full details and to apply for this post, please visit the College website https://www.colchsfc.ac.uk.

Unaccompanied CV's and other methods of application will not be accepted.

Closing Date: Tuesday 29th April, 12 noon

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Information about the School

The Sixth Form College, Colchester is one of the largest and most successful 16-19 providers of general sixth form education in the country. Our aim is to provide broad, high-quality academic and general education programmes. Currently, we have over 3000 full-time students on roll and the importance of the development of each individual student is recognised. Operating as a young adult environment, the College provides a bridge between the worlds of school and higher education or employment. In September 2024, the Sixth Form College, Colchester and Long Road Sixth Form College, Cambridge merged and formed The Sixth Form Colleges Trust.

As a large and innovative college, a great deal of emphasis is placed on career development and training for all staff, with opportunities to gain further qualifications and enhanced skills. Support, guidance, and development are offered to meet particular career needs. We value diversity and we are an equal opportunities employer.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

Human Resources Department
The Sixth Form College
North Hill, Colchester
Essex, CO1 1SN Telephone: [phone]
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