Estates Manager

Vacancy at Brathay Trust

Estates Manager

Salary £ 36500

Ambleside

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Looking to take the next step and lead estates management in an organisation that makes a real difference?

We have an exciting opportunity for an Estates Manager to take responsibility for the smooth running, safety, and high standards of our estate, supporting an excellent environment and customer experience for a wide range of visitors, clients, and colleagues.

• Oversee maintenance and statutory compliance across the extensive grounds and a variety of buildings, from Grade II listed to more modern constructions
• Lead a small Estates Team of 3 in proactive and reactive maintenance tasks
• Coordinate contractors, projects, and site operations to keep everything running efficiently and safely
• Work collaboratively across departments

Essential

• Experience in estates, site, property or operational management
• Experience supervising or managing staff or contractors
• Working knowledge of statutory compliance in areas such as fire safety, asbestos, legionella or electrical safety
• Understanding of Health & Safety legislation and risk assessment processes
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to work towards IOSH within 12 months

• Experience as a duty holder or responsible person for H&S
• Experience working in a charity, education, hospitality or visitor-facing environment
• Relevant Health and Safety qualification, IOSH or NEBOSH
• Relevant professional qualification such as from British Institute of Facilities Management (e.g. Institute of Learning and Management

This role offers real ownership and variety within a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation.

Benefits

At Brathay, we know everyone has the capacity to do extraordinary things that can inspire and benefit others. This could be you too!
- Health Cash Plan
- 30 days paid annual holiday entitlement (plus bank holidays)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life assurance
- Refer a friend scheme

Notes

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment:
For the safeguarding of children and young people, the successful candidate agrees to mandatory checks being carried out with the Disclosure and Barring Service at the appropriate level for their role.

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