Estates Team Leader

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Being part of Nottingham College means playing a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. Together, we’re making a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here, you’ll have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career.

We’re looking for a motivated and hands‑on Estates Team Leader to help ensure our college remains a safe, well‑maintained and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors. If you take pride in high standards, enjoy leading a team, and can balance day‑to‑day operations with forward planning, we’d love to hear from you.

As an Estates Team Leader, you will support the delivery of excellent estates and maintenance services across a cluster of campuses. You’ll supervise and coordinate an estates team responsible for day‑to‑day maintenance, building operations, compliance tasks and general campus upkeep, ensuring all areas are safe, well‑presented and fully functional.

You’ll be a key point of contact for staff and contractors, helping to maintain smooth operations and a high‑quality service for the entire college community.

• Supervise, support and schedule the Estates team to deliver efficient, customer‑focused services.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations including planned and reactive maintenance, room setups, inspections and building checks.
• Ensure statutory and internal compliance tasks are completed, documented and followed up as required.
• Liaise with contractors, internal teams and external partners to support repairs, servicing and project work.
• Respond to urgent issues or incidents, ensuring safe resolution and clear communication.
• Monitor quality standards across campus, taking proactive steps to maintain a high‑quality, well‑kept environment.
• Support continuous improvement, contributing ideas to enhance processes, safety and service delivery.
• Work closely with curriculum and other professional services departments to support day‑to‑day operations and events.

You’ll be someone who is organised, proactive and committed to delivering excellent service. You will bring:

• Experience in an estates, facilities, maintenance or building operations role.
• Strong communication and team‑leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and support others.
• Good understanding of health & safety, statutory compliance and safe working practices.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in a busy environment.
• Practical, hands‑on approach with the ability to complete a range of operational tasks.
• The confidence to liaise with contractors, manage workflows and follow up on outstanding actions.

• A friendly, supportive team environment where your work makes a visible impact.
• Opportunities for development, training and progression.
• A varied role with a mix of leadership, coordination and hands‑on activity.
• The chance to contribute to a positive, safe and inspiring learning environment.

Join us in shaping a campus environment we can all be proud of.

If you have any questions or want to chat about the role, contact Angela Labbate, Head of Safety and Security: angela.lab

Interviews /Assessments are planned for: week commencing 12th January 2026

• Competitive salary – £29,390 t £33,602 per annum FTE. (This will be pro‑rata for part‑time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

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