Estates & Compliance Manager

ESTATES & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

Commencing September 2026 or sooner

£37,280 to £40,777 FTE

Full time or part time considered (minimum 30 hours per week)

Permanent

The Role

Denbigh School is seeking an experienced and proactive Estates and Compliance Manager to lead the operational management of our site, facilities, health and safety, and compliance functions. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring that our school environment remains safe, secure, compliant, and fit for purpose for students, staff, and visitors.

Working closely with the Business Manager, you will oversee the Site Team, Cleaning Team, and Lettings Assistants, driving high standards across maintenance, security, facilities management, and statutory compliance.

This varied and hands-on role combines strategic planning with operational leadership. You will be responsible for:

• Leading all aspects of health and safety compliance across the school.
• Managing statutory inspections, testing, and maintenance programmes.
• Ensuring compliance with fire safety, COSHH, legionella, PAT testing, and other regulatory requirements.
• Managing and developing site, cleaning, and lettings teams
• Overseeing contractors, service providers, and maintenance projects.
• Managing the premises budget and identifying efficiencies and cost savings.
• Maintaining high standards across school buildings, grounds, equipment, and facilities.
• Acting as a key holder and responding to site emergencies when required.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives, energy management, and environmental improvements.
• Leading preparations for examinations, school events, and lettings activities.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a highly organised and motivated professional who can demonstrate:

Essential

IOSH qualification.

Significant experience managing estates, facilities, grounds, or property services.

Previous line management experience.

Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, COSHH, and safe working practices.

Experience managing budgets and financial reporting.

Excellent planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

A flexible approach, including occasional evening and weekend working.

Desirable

NEBOSH qualification (or willingness to undertake training).

First Aid qualification.

Experience in project management, procurement, and contractor management.

Experience delivering change and improvement programmes.

Why Join Denbigh School?

A rewarding leadership role within a successful and ambitious school.

Opportunities for professional development and training.

A supportive and collaborative working environment.

The chance to make a significant impact on the daily experience of students and staff.

About Denbigh School

Denbigh School is an excellent school with an enviable reputation. It is a highly successful, over-subscribed comprehensive school with 1750 students aged 11 - 18 and over 200 staff. At Denbigh School, we firmly believe that every student has the right to learn in every lesson, and every teacher has the right to teach without disruption. Our strong expectations around behaviour and engagement foster a calm, purposeful and dynamic environment where both staff and students can thrive. Our school embodies the core values of Kindness & Respect, Engagement, and Doing No Harm. These values are central to everything we do, guiding our approach as a school and as a cohesive team of staff.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: https://www.denbigh.net/

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Denbigh School Recruitment Pack

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Mr Anthony Steed

Closing date for applications: Friday 26th June 2026, 9am