Yeovil College is offering an exciting and career-defining opportunity to contribute to our ground-breaking £60 million campus transformation as our Estates and Facilities Manager. In this key position you will drive forward a modern, efficient, and inspiring environment that supports the success of our students, staff, and community. You’ll take ownership of the college estate, champion innovation, and lead operational excellence across all aspects of facilities management in a role where your expertise will shape the future of our learning spaces.
As the Estates and Facilities Manager, you will be at the heart of campus operations—overseeing the maintenance, safety, and development of our buildings, grounds, and infrastructure. You’ll lead a dedicated team and manage a significant premises budget, ensuring the college provides an outstanding and sustainable learning environment. With your strong technical knowledge of estates, construction, and compliance, you will manage strategic projects, contractor relationships, and health and safety across the organisation. You'll play a vital role in advancing our sustainability initiatives and business continuity plans while driving positive change across the college campus. Ready to make a real impact? Apply now!
What we're looking for:
• Proven experience in successfully leading, engaging, and inspiring teams to deliver outstanding results.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage both internal and external stakeholders
• Educated to degree level or equivalent industry qualification
• Holder of a NEBOSH National Certificate in Health and Safety
• Solution-focused mindset with the ability to manage changing deadlines and priorities
• Exceptional organisational skills combined with a methodical, systematic approach to solving complex problems efficiently.
What we offer:
• Annual Salary: £48,197 to £61,678
• Full time position, 37 hours per week, all year round
• 35 days holiday per year
• Generous pension scheme of 18.9% employer contributions
• Staff discount scheme with high street and online retailers
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• Employee assistance programme
• Free onsite gym
• Subsidised catering facilities
• Access to free staff parking
Don't miss out!
Join Yeovil College and make a real difference in the lives of students as they embark on their educational journeys. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated and dynamic team!
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you’re excited about this opportunity, submit your application as soon as possible!
Safeguarding Statement
Yeovil College 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.
Potential applicants should be aware that all successful applicants will need to agree to an enhanced DBS check including child and if required adult barred list checks.
Yeovil College uses a third party registered body called uCheck to complete DBS checks on our behalf. Your data is handled according to the DBS Code of Practice which is available from the DBS website.
DBS checks are only one of several methods used to assess candidates’ suitability to work with children and young adults.