Dovetail & Slate Ltd
Interim Estates and Facilities Manager (Temporary)
Interim Estates and Facilities Manager (Temporary) at Dovetail & Slate Ltd, based in Nottingham, East Midlands, paying £40,000 - £56,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £40,000 - £56,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Nottingham, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- Facilities Manager
About 19% above the going rate for facilities manager
Reference vacancies/9307355-interim-estates-and-facilities-manager-temporary
About the role
Recruitment for education and the public sector
Interim Estates and Facilities Manager (Temporary)
Dovetail Ref: 190918
A further education provider in the North West is looking for an experienced Interim Estates and Facilities Manager to take the lead on its estate and facilities function.
You'll oversee the day-to-day running of the provider's buildings and grounds, making sure the environment is safe, compliant and well maintained for staff and learners alike. Working closely with senior colleagues, you'll keep services running smoothly and respond quickly where issues arise.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the day-to-day operation of estates and facilities services across the provider's sites.
- Ensuring buildings, grounds and equipment are safe, compliant and well maintained.
- Leading and supporting the estates and facilities team.
- Overseeing contractors and service providers to make sure work is delivered to standard.
- Supporting health and safety compliance and statutory inspections.
- Working with senior colleagues to plan and prioritise maintenance and improvement work.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience managing estates and facilities services
- Strong working knowledge of health, safety and statutory compliance in a built environment
- Experience of leading teams and managing contractors
- Confident communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
- Availability to start at the end of September 2026
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience within further education or a similar large, multi-site organisation
- A relevant estates, facilities or health and safety qualification
A real person, not an automated email. If we are not the right fit for you we will say so quickly rather than leave you waiting.
Skills & Qualifications
Estates management Facilities management Health and safety compliance Team leadership Contractor management Stakeholder engagement Building maintenance Statutory inspections
#J-18808-LjbffrReference: vacancies/9307355-interim-estates-and-facilities-manager-temporary · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 1 Dec 2026 · Listed via Dovetail & Slate Ltd
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