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Head of Estates

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Wishford Schools

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United Kingdom , Tetbury

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Employment contract

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Salary:

50000.00 - 60000.00 GBP / Year

Job Description:

The Head of Estates provides strategic and operational leadership for the Westonbirt School Estate. Reporting to the Director of Estates and Services, the role ensures the estate, grounds and buildings are safe, compliant, well‑maintained and support all the school’s educational and commercial activities. The post holder leads maintenance and grounds teams, promoting a proactive, professional and pupil‑centred service culture focused on efficiency, quality and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibility:

  • Estate Management
  • Leadership and Management
  • Maintenance
  • Grounds and Sports Pitches
  • Project Management
  • Health & Safety

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in estates, facilities or operational management
  • Strong facilities management experience (essential)
  • Knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance (NEBOSH desirable)
  • Experience of working with listed buildings (desirable)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships
  • Strong planning, organisational and prioritisation skills
  • Proactive, flexible and resilient approach with a commitment to continuous improvement
  • High standards of integrity, professionalism and reliability
  • Positive, service‑driven mindset with the ability to lead and motivate teams

Nice to have:

  • Knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance (NEBOSH desirable)
  • Experience of working with listed buildings (desirable)
What we offer:
  • 5% employer pension
  • EV scheme with Octopus
  • Cycle to work scheme and shopping discount card
  • Means tested staff discount
  • Free lunch if working in one of our schools
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays pa
  • Access to the group’s counselling scheme
  • Free on site parking
  • Personal accident at work cover
  • Access to fully funded apprenticeships
  • Discretionary Christmas stand down

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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