Estates and Facilities Manager - Medina College and Carisbrooke College

Job Posted: 19 October 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £34,273 - £37,570 per annum
• Industries: Construction and Labour Education Maintenance

We welcome applications from candidates based on the Isle of Wight and the mainland.  Travel support may be available for the successful candidate and can be discussed during the recruitment process. 

Are you an experienced facilities, estates or site management professional looking for a varied, rewarding role in education?

HISP are seeking an outstanding Estates and Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of the educational estates across Medina College (and 6th Form) and Carisbrooke College on the beautiful Isle of Wight. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and improve the sites, and to play a key role in ensuring our students and staff benefit from safe, secure and well-maintained learning environments.

Working closely with the Head of Estates and Safety Management, you will lead a small team of Site Assistants and Caretakers, managing maintenance operations, statutory compliance, health and safety requirements, contractor performance and planned preventative maintenance programmes across multiple sites.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in facilities, estates, building maintenance or site management.
• Can confidently lead and motivate teams while managing contractors and external providers.
• Has a strong understanding of health and safety, compliance and building maintenance requirements.
• Is organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities.
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards and delivering excellent service.

In return, we offer:

• The opportunity to lead estates and facilities operations across three Isle of Wight based educational estates.
• The chance to make a real difference to the daily experience of students, staff and visitors.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

This role requires flexibility and a willingness to respond to operational issues and agreed emergency call-outs when necessary.  A relevant facilities, maintenance, health and safety or site management qualification, or equivalent experience, is essential.

The full job description and person specification can be found here.

Safeguarding

HISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo all appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and online searches, in line with statutory guidance.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion regarding this role, or if you would like to arrange a visit to the sites please contact our Head of Estates and Safety Management, Krzysztof (Chris) Sienko [email protected].     

To apply, you will need to download and complete the HISP Support Staff Application Form, which you can download from our website HISP Multi Academy Trust - Vacancies and submit to [email protected].

• Closing Date for Applications: Friday 30th October 2026 (end of day)
• Interviews: Wednesday 4th November 2026 (in person on the Isle of Wight)

We look forward to welcoming applicants who share our commitment to providing outstanding learning environments for all students