Trust Estates Manager

We are looking for a dedicated Trust Estates Manager to take responsibility for the effective leadership, development, and management of estates across all schools within our trust. The Trust Estates Manager will be responsible for ensuring that Trust sites are safe, compliant, well maintained and effectively supported through the delivery of high-quality operational services. To provide operational leadership and management of the Trust’s estates, facilities and compliance functions across all Trust schools.

The postholder will lead and support Site Managers, oversee compliance systems and contractor performance, coordinate maintenance programmes and ensure consistency of operational standards across the Trust.

Working closely with the Director of Infrastructure, the role will support the implementation of the Trust’s estates strategy whilst maintaining a strong focus on operational delivery, compliance assurance and service improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting on the delivery of all sitewide construction activities and manage capital projects, from initial brief development through to completion, including budget management, procurement, and contractor coordination with oversight and lead from the Director of Infrastructure.
• Support the Director of Infrastructure with the development and implementation of the trust's overall estates strategy, asset management strategy, climate action plans and energy-saving initiatives.
• Develop planned maintenance programs based on condition surveys and manage the proactive upkeep of school buildings and grounds.
• Work closely with headteachers, academy premise teams, architects, consultants, and contractors to deliver projects and maintain estate standards.
• Develop preliminary cost estimates for projects, monitor project expenditure, and ensure that projects are delivered to budget and provide value for money.
• Proactively support the Trust in providing a high quality, value for money, safe environment for staff, students and visitors

How to Apply

Applicants must have relevant qualifications and experience related to this role, please ensure that you meet the person specification before applying.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and references. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

We ask that you do not send CVs. Please email your completed application to recruitment@theheathfamily.org.uk