Head of Estates

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.