Estates & Facilities Manager
| Posting date: | 22 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 06 May 2026 |
| Location: | Loughton, Essex, IG10 2LD |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | a0eea3bc-40dd-406b-b3bd-123aa8b75e76 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for someone who:
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a diplomatic and confidential approach.
• Holds a relevant qualification (IOSH desirable), with a sound knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Is highly organised, efficient, and able to manage, motivate, and develop a team.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving and operational success.
• Is committed to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.
• Shares our commitment to the school’s ethos and values, showing respect for young people and all members of our community.
• Is able to manage changing priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
What the school offers its staff
As Estates and Facilities Manager, you will lead the management and maintenance of our school estate, overseeing the premises team and ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. You will play a vital role in supporting our ethos and the smooth running of our thriving secondary school, set in a vibrant community with 1,200 pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
Davenant is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedure in place, which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a diplomatic and confidential approach.
• Holds a relevant qualification (IOSH desirable), with a sound knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Is highly organised, efficient, and able to manage, motivate, and develop a team.
• Demonstrates a proactive approach to problem-solving and operational success.
• Is committed to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement.
• Shares our commitment to the school’s ethos and values, showing respect for young people and all members of our community.
• Is able to manage changing priorities, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
What the school offers its staff
As Estates and Facilities Manager, you will lead the management and maintenance of our school estate, overseeing the premises team and ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. You will play a vital role in supporting our ethos and the smooth running of our thriving secondary school, set in a vibrant community with 1,200 pupils.
Commitment to safeguarding
Davenant is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedure in place, which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.