Bedford Girls' School - Estates Manager

Summary

We are seeking a pro-active Estates Manager to lead the effective, safe and efficient operation, maintenance and development of the school estate.

Detail

Estates Manager

Full time

£46,000 to £52,000 per annum, dependant on experience.

About Bedford Girls’ School

Bedford Girls’ School is where girls soar; as the region’s largest girls’ school we empower our students to become confident, compassionate, and accomplished individuals who aspire to change the world around them. We always strive to be leaders in girls’ education, and every decision is made with girls at its heart, designed to prepare them for a future of endless possibilities.

About the Role:

We are seeking a pro-active Estates Manager to lead the effective, safe and efficient operation, maintenance and development of the school estate, working closely with the Director of Finance and Operations to ensure that buildings, grounds, sports facilities and associated services support teaching, learning, safeguarding and commercial activity. The remit includes the Junior and Senior Schools, relevant off-site properties, and Harpur House flats.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day estates services, the maintenance helpdesk, cleaning and security arrangements, access controls, keys and emergency call-outs.

• Coordinate estates-related compliance, including fire precautions and drills, asbestos management, legionella/water hygiene, electrical and gas safety, lifts, pressure systems and contractor safety, as applicable.

• Support the DFO in planning, procuring and delivering capital projects, construction works and major refurbishments, including; tendering, contractor oversight, programme, budget and handover.

• Prepare and monitor estates revenue and capital budgets with the DFO; report forecasts, variances, emerging risks and required expenditure promptly.

• Lead, supervise, appraise and develop the Estates Team, setting clear standards for conduct, responsiveness, safe working and customer service.

Why Join Us?
Be part of the future of girls’ education in an outstanding progressive school with an ambitious vision, where every individual is valued. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and development. We offer a wide range of benefits including, excellent pension scheme, life insurance, hospital surgical treatment insurance, and a cash plan scheme that includes a variety of wellbeing benefits.

Closing Date: 27 November 2026

Interview Date: 3 December 2026

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please email HR@harpurtrust.org.uk or ring 01234 369500.

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of suitable applicants.

At Bedford Girls’ School, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team enriches our school community and helps us better meet the needs of our students.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.  

Bedford Girls' School is part of The Harpur Trust.  

Documents

• JDPS Estates Manager Nov26 PDF Document