Estates Manager

An experienced Estates Operations Manager is required to manage a great team of Cleaning Operatives and Caretaker within multiple prestigious estates in Wakefield. You will oversee the daily operations and ensure that areas of maintenance, security, compliance, and cleaning services are managed to the highest standards.

Sayjo Recruitment Ltd are recruiting on behalf of our client for this permanent and full-time role. The role will require a DBS (Disclosure and Barring service) as this is working within an educational company.

Duties will include:

• Manage daily operations and maintenance across numerous premises
• Manage caretaking, cleaning, grounds, and joinery teams ensuring safety, compliance and standards are met, along with training, development, and day to day management
• Maintain statutory compliance and safety systems, including fire and legionella
• Run the Estates Helpdesk and maintain accurate records
• Manage contractors and support small-scale projects
• Oversee budgets and procurement within assigned areas

We are looking for:

• At least 2 years of experience in facilities or estates management
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Sound understanding of H&S, fire safety, and maintenance planning
• IOSH/NEBOSH or FM-related qualifications (desirable)
• Experience in education or similar sectors (preferred)

Our client is offering a host of benefits including :

An enhanced pension scheme, a 37.5 working hours week ( this is through the full calendar year not just term time), onsite free parking, onsite canteen with great discounts through term time, healthcare cash plan, discounted shopping programme, continued career development through CPD, and a host more benefits! There is also the opportunity for fee remission options for children attending this amazing educational facility.

Interviews for this role are being held immediately. This will be an initial phone call, followed by a face to face or Teams interview with Sayjo Recruitment ,who will manage the initial screening of this role. Successful applicants will then be interviewed by the client before the 30th of September.

We aim to reply to all applications within 48 working hours. Please send your full CV today to Louise at Sayjo Recruitment.