The Head of Estates provides strategic and operational leadership for the Westonbirt School Estate. Reporting to the Director of Estates and Services, the role ensures the estate, grounds and buildings are safe, compliant, well‑maintained and support all the school’s educational and commercial activities. The post holder leads maintenance and grounds teams, promoting a proactive, professional and pupil‑centred service culture focused on efficiency, quality and continuous improvement.
Hours, Salary & Benefits:
Hours: Permanent, full time role. 40 hours per week
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa dependent on experience and skills
Benefits:
- 5% employer pension
- EV scheme with Octopus
- Cycle to work scheme and shopping discount card
- Means tested staff discount
- Free lunch if working in one of our schools
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays pa
- Access to the group's counselling scheme
- Free on site parking
- Personal accident at work cover
- Access to fully funded apprenticeships
- Discretionary Christmas stand down
Job Description:
- Estate Management
- Leadership and Management
- Maintenance
- Grounds and Sports Pitches
- Project Management
- Health & Safety
Full job description in attached candidate pack
Person Specification
Experience
- Proven experience in estates, facilities or operational management.
- Strong facilities management experience (essential).
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance (NEBOSH desirable).
- Experience of working with listed buildings (desirable).
Skills & Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships.
- Strong planning, organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Proactive, flexible and resilient approach with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism and reliability.
- Positive, service‑driven mindset with the ability to lead and motivate teams
To read full job description, please read the candidate pack attached.
Westonbirt School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.