Estates Manager

Are you a School Caretaker ready for your next step? Looking to lead a small team and take on more responsibility, without giving up work-life balance?

I’m supporting Newman RC College, an 11–16 secondary school in Oldham / North Manchester, to recruit a Permanent Estates Manager.

This is a hands-on, site-based role with real ownership. You’ll manage the day-to-day running of the school estate, supervise a small team, and help create a safe, well‑run environment for students and staff.

• Salary: £34,432–£38,218 (Grade
  6)
• Full time, all year round
• 37 hours per week (approx. 8am–4pm)

• Excellent local authority pension
• Evenings and weekends are rarely required
• Training provided, with support for further qualifications
• Supportive staff team and clear structure
• Freedom to organise your own workload
• Generous annual leave
• Free parking and Cycle to Work scheme

• Taking responsibility for the school site day to day
• Line managing two facilities team members and overseeing on‑site PFI staff
• Coordinating maintenance, repairs and site improvements
• Leading on health and safety, fire safety and compliance
• Supporting exams, events and room setups
• Dealing calmly with urgent site issues as they arise

• Has experience in caretaking, premises or site management
• Is ready to step into a more senior, people‑focused role
• Has a practical understanding of health and safety
• Enjoys being visible, organised and hands‑on

Applications are welcomed from candidates of any faith, or none.

This role is subject to an enhanced child workforce DBS.

Interviews w / c 12 January. Shortlisting w / c 5 January.

If this sounds like the right next step, please apply via this advert.