NCG

Estates Manager - West Lancashire College

Skelmersdale WN8 6DX

Key information

Pay
£48,428 to £48,428 a year
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
7 Sep 2026
Closing date
21 Sep 2026

About this role

Estates Manager

Make a Real Difference to Our College Environment

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated

Estates Manager to join our Estates team and play a key role in delivering outstanding facilities and estate services across our college.

This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished estates or facilities management professional with a passion for operational excellence, contract management and service improvement. You'll be responsible for ensuring a safe, secure and well-maintained environment for students, staff and visitors while supporting the successful delivery of our Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) contract.

About the Role

As Estates Manager, you will be a key member of the College Estates Team, overseeing the day-to-day management of estates services and ensuring high-quality service delivery across a complex operational environment. You'll work closely with college leaders, external contractors and IFM providers to drive performance, compliance and continuous improvement.

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