Estates Manager

Your future is here
A place to inspire

Here at Nottingham College you will play a vital part in helping thousands of people reach their potential. We are Nottingham’s College and together, we make a positive difference to our learners, to our communities and to each other. We’re building better futures, for others and for ourselves. Here you will be at the forefront of curriculum development and innovation, ensuring our learners are equipped with the skills, behaviours and experiences to achieve at college and thrive in life. Here you will have the freedom to work in a way that suits you, the support to thrive and the opportunity to shape your career, whilst leading in a large and vibrant college that puts its learners at the heart of everything it does.

What you'll do

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Estates Manager to lead the day-to-day management of a designated cluster of campuses, ensuring they are safe, secure, compliant and fully operational to support an outstanding learning environment.
This is a key operational leadership role, acting as the main point of contact for Assistant Principals and curriculum colleagues on all estates and facilities matters, and playing a vital role in driving service improvement, compliance and sustainability across the estate.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Estates and Maintenance, you will lead and manage a multi-disciplinary estates team, with matrix oversight of cleaning and security services. You will take ownership of all estates-related activities on your campuses, from reactive repairs and planned maintenance to contractor performance, compliance, and energy management, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective services are delivered at all times. You will also work collaboratively with other Estates Managers and Project Managers to support a consistent, college-wide approach to estates and facilities management.

The base site for this role is City Hub campus, and you are required to work across City Hub, Highfields and Nottingham One sites.

Who we're looking for

You will be an experienced estates or facilities professional with strong leadership and organisational skills. You will take a hands-on lead in the day-to-day delivery of estates and premises services, ensuring campuses are safe, welcoming, compliant and fit for purpose. Working closely with curriculum and support colleagues, you will lead and support the estates team, manage contractors and resources, and oversee maintenance, compliance and emergency response arrangements. With a strong focus on service quality, health & safety, sustainability and value for money, you will use systems and performance data to drive continuous improvement and support inclusive, college-wide activities that enable students and staff to thrive.

For further details on this post which the job description and person specification cannot answer for you, please contact Angela Labbate on Angela.Labbate@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

Interviews / Assessments are planned for: 14th or 15th May 2026

Why Join us

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking estates team at the heart of the College’s operations, where your work will have a direct impact on student achievement and the wider community. We are committed to continuous improvement, sustainability and supporting our people to thrive.

• Competitive salary – £33,742 to £42,182 per annum FTE. (This will be pro-rata for part time posts)
• 39 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave  
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App  
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and car salary sacrifice scheme 
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme 

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We’re proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we’re actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri-menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too — our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés – informal gatherings that invite open conversation – colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks including employer references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you’re ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College – Current Vacancies to apply. 

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability.