Estates Manager - Soft Services
| Company: | NCG |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £58,988 to £58,988 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 7SA |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 7 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 21 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Estates Manager - Soft Services
Newcastle College & Newcastle Sixth Form College
We are looking for an experienced and driven
Estates Manager - Soft Services to join our Estates Team and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding facilities management services across Newcastle College and Newcastle Sixth Form College. Reporting to the Lead Estates Manager, you will lead the delivery of high-quality soft services and manage key facilities management contracts, ensuring our campuses remain safe, compliant, welcoming and fit for purpose.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic and operational facilities management professional with experience of leading change, managing large-scale service contracts, and driving continuous improvement.
You will be responsible for overseeing a broad range of soft services including cleaning, waste management, portering, logistics and the management of Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) contracts. Working closely with senior stakeholders, external partners and the wider Estates Team, you will ensure services are delivered efficiently, effectively and in line with agreed KPIs, SLAs and statutory requirements.
Safeguarding
NCG is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with a check of the children's barred list, where applicable.
Why work with us?
At NCG, we're more than a group of colleges - we're a community of educators and professionals working together to make a difference. We're proud to be rated
'Good' by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to high-quality teaching, learner support, and continuous improvement. We invest in our people, our facilities, and our communities - and we're proud to offer a supportive, inclusive environment where you can thrive.
Ready to apply?
If you're committed to inclusive education and want to help shape futures, we'd love to hear from you.
Employee Benefits
NCG is a great place to work, with a whole host of benefits such as:
- Generous Annual Leave
- Flexible Working
- Student Discount
- Government Pension Schemes
- Cycle to Work
- Employee Assistance Programme
For more information, please see our website -
Our Benefits
NCG Values
Our values are not just about what we do, but also how we do things. Shaped by our colleagues, customers and learners, they set the standard of how we should behave, how we work together and give us the opportunity to make the right decisions based on the values we all share.
- Being both inclusive and diverse
- Trusting and respecting our communities
- Taking ownership whilst working collaboratively
- Inspiring excellence and curiosity
For further detail about our Values and Strategy, please visit our website -
Values and Strategy
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