Overview
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Estates Manager to lead the management and development of our estate across a growing Multi Academy Trust of 8 primary schools. This is a key role within the Trust, combining strategic leadership and operational delivery, ensuring that all sites are safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. The successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping our estate for the future, including overseeing capital investment, CIF bids, and preparing for the transition of two PFI schools as contracts come to an end in the coming years.
Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of the Trust’s Estates Strategy across all schools.
- Ensure full statutory compliance (Health & Safety, fire, asbestos, water hygiene, etc.).
- Support school teams across multiple locations.
- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
- Lead on procurement and management of contracts and service providers.
- Take responsibility for Condition Improvement Fund (CIF) bids from identification through to submission and delivery.
- Support and manage the transition of two PFI schools back to Trust control as contracts reach expiry.
- Support in the management of estates budgets, ensuring value for money.
- Oversee capital works, refurbishments, and improvement projects.
- Drive sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
- Shape and influence estates strategy across a Trust.
Qualifications and Skills
- Strong experience managing estates across multiple sites.
- Solid understanding of compliance and health & safety legislation.
- Experience of capital projects and/or CIF bids.
- Confidence in managing contractors, budgets, and competing priorities.
- Ability to think strategically while remaining hands on when needed.
- Understanding of PFI arrangements or complex estates environments (desirable).
You will be based at ONE Trust central. At the request of the ONE Trust, you may be required to conduct your duties elsewhere. The Trust reserves the right to change your area of work, temporarily or otherwise, as may be required, subject to reasonable notice and prior consultation with you.
Employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and all candidates will be subject to online checks. The Trust is strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be responsible for the safety and welfare of the children in your care in line with KCSIE 2025.
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