Estates Team Leader

About The Role

Support the Spaces which Enable Success – Join us as Estates Team Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estates Team Leader to join our Broadstairs College.

As Estates Team Leader
, you will be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and grounds, along with undertaking and overseeing minor internal and external building works.

• Opening and securing college building
• Setting and monitoring fire and intruder alarm systems
• Managing and supervising contractors and routine maintenance
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the college and college grounds
• Upholding strong Health and Safety standards
• Stock control and ordering of supplies

• Be part of a friendly and supportive team
• Work in a role where no two days are the same
• Make a direct impact on the smooth running and safety of our campus

Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

• Generous Annual Leave – 27 days FTE per annum
• Learning and Development Opportunities – 3‑4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. Aspiring Leaders Development Programme and strong internal progression – 1 in 3 roles are filled internally
• Flexible Personal Leave – Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews
• Competitive Pension Scheme – 18% employer contribution
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks – Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes
• Wellbeing and Health Support – Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return‑to‑work support
• Culture and Recognition – Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco‑friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net‑zero by 2030

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic member to join our team. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible approach to tasks and shift patterns. You will have strong organisational skills and be responsible for leading a team of 4 staff. You will also have the ability to advise and apply Health and Safety regulations across the college.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Strong organisational skills
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a inglesa equipe

Experience in an educational environment is desirable, but not essential.

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we’ll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.

If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on

Outstanding Ofsted Provider – East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofچې inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our ‘Strong’ skills grading by Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding – We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles.

As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self‑declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.

It is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so.

If you are successful in being shortlisted to interview, your suitability to work…