Estates & Operations Manager
Location
Ipswich, Suffolk
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
May 31, 2026
A unique opportunity to join an award winning insitution, ensuring the beautiful site and 70+ acre grounds are not only in the best condition, but that all compliance is being followed on site.
The Estates & Facilities Manager ensures the site, buildings, grounds, and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, supporting an excellent environment for use. The role manages the Estates Team (caretaking, cleaning, grounds, events, lettings, transport) as well as external contractors such as catering.
Oversee all health & safety compliance including risk assessments, COSHH, statutory registers (asbestos, legionella), contractor documentation, and safe working practices.
Lead emergency procedures for fire, lockdown, flood, break‑ins, and major incidents, ensuring logs and reports are completed.
Organise annual Fire Risk Assessment, H&S audits, PAT testing, and electrical inspections; conduct termly fire and lockdown drills.
Manage contr...
The Estates & Facilities Manager ensures the site, buildings, grounds, and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and to a high standard, supporting an excellent environment for use. The role manages the Estates Team (caretaking, cleaning, grounds, events, lettings, transport) as well as external contractors such as catering.
Oversee all health & safety compliance including risk assessments, COSHH, statutory registers (asbestos, legionella), contractor documentation, and safe working practices.
Lead emergency procedures for fire, lockdown, flood, break‑ins, and major incidents, ensuring logs and reports are completed.
Organise annual Fire Risk Assessment, H&S audits, PAT testing, and electrical inspections; conduct termly fire and lockdown drills.
Manage contr...