Estates Manager
- Surrey
- £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (plus excellent benefits)
- SEN School
The role of an estates (or Facilities) manager is quite standard when you think about it. Being responsible for the upkeep of buildings, keeping an eye on maintenance, a sprinkle of Health and Safety here and there, some contractor management thrown in.
But what makes it more, what makes you feel like you are part of something bigger, making a real difference, getting that feeling in the morning when you are on your way in to work and you're like "this is the greatest job in the world".
The answer 99% of the time? It's the organisation.
The school I am working with is an SEN (Special Educational Needs) one. Students who attend can have complex needs, and the work that the school does is nothing short of amazing. The school really promotes that community feel, supporting not only the students - but their families as well.
This role is one where, yes, you would be "doing" the estates and site management work. But there are more important things; see some rubbish on the ground, pick it up, help move some tables for a class, no problem. It’s about having the attitude to get involved, do what needs to be done, none of this "thats not my job" approach.
Who would it suit? Someone who gets the "let's get it sorted" attitude, maybe you've done the senior roles and now it’s about giving back? Maybe you are looking to develop your FM career in a new environment. Your motivations can be anything, but your approach and attitude needs to be right.
This is an estate’s role, so you will need to have done this work before (Facilities Manager, Estates Manager, Site Manager etc). Got a trade as well or some maintenance skills? That would be great, but if you don't - don't be put off applying.
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