Estates Team Site Manager (live in)

We are seeking a proactive, friendly, and technically skilled professional to act as the primary site lead and deputy to the Estates Manager during out-of-hours operations. This role is critical to the smooth running and safety of the School across all its sites.

The successful candidate must be a self-starter and highly organised, capable of working on their own initiative and making high-stakes operational decisions independently when the Estates Manager is off-site. Live-in accommodation is provided on the main Henley Road site to support the rapid-response, leadership, and effective undertaking of this role. The role is varied and interesting and is crucial to the smooth running of the School.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The main requirements of the role, which are flexible in line with the requirements of the role and the needs of the School are:

• Security

• Technical Maintenance and Compliance

• Events and Lettings

• Estate Appearance

• Porterage

• Inventory & Stock

• Health & Safety

WORKING HOURS:

Due to the nature of this role, flexibility with working hours is essential and you will be expected to work the hours that are required to fully discharge the responsibilities of this ‘live-in’ role. In view of this, your working hours may be subject to change each week to meet the needs of the School. However, it is anticipated that the working hours will be spread across 6 days over a 7 day week. A rest day will be included on any day Monday - Friday. Monday - Friday will include predominantly evening working until 10.30pm. In addition you should expect to work from 4.00 pm to 10.00 pm on Saturdays, and 9.00 am to 6.00 pm on Sundays.

SALARY AND REMUNERATION:

• You are required to reside in a school property for the proper performance of your duties. Accommodation is provided by way of a service occupancy agreement. The property comprises a three bedroomed cottage located on the school site with access onto Henley Road. The property is within a short walking distance of Christchurch Park. Council tax and utility bills are paid by the School. Personal use of heat and lighting is reportable by way of P11d each tax year.

• The remuneration package for this post totals £28,572 per annum. The value of the accommodation offered is calculated to be in the region of £4,050 per annum so the actual salary payable will be £24,522 per annum. This will be paid equally over twelve months each academic year.

• You will be entitled to 20 working days’ paid holiday per year, plus public holidays. The holiday year runs from 1 September to 31 August. One extra day’s holiday may be taken for each completed 2 years’ of service, up to a maximum of 5 extra days.

• After 3 months’ service and/or in line with workplace pension legislation, you will be entitled to join a defined contribution pension scheme (with 10% employer contributions), and you will benefit from 3x salary death in service cover.

• Uniforms are provided.

• Staff are able to use the School swimming pool and fitness gym free of charge (in compliance with appropriate rules and regulations).

• Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) are included when on duty in this role, in the main dining hall during term time only, when the kitchen is in operation.

• You will have access to Smarthealth, the School’s wellbeing app for staff which offers 24/7 GP access and mental health support. We also offer a Cycle to Work Scheme.

APPLICATION AND CLOSING DATE:

We would encourage you to download the full job description for this role from our website: Apply exclusively via the WhatSchool platform. Please apply using our application form, we cannot accept a CV in place of a fully completed application form for a role that involves working in a school environment.

Completed application forms should be returned by noon Wednesday 1st April 2026 to: the Director of HR, Ipswich School, 25 Henley Road, Ipswich, IP1 3SG or email hr@ipswich.school.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be advised as soon as possible after the closing date and interviews are likely to be week commencing Monday 6th April 2026, when we will also ask candidates to undergo a competency assessment.

Ipswich School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the job, including checks with past employers and an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.