Deputy Director of Estates Management

Summary:

Deputy Director of Estates Management opportunity across a multi-site educational trust.

About the School:

The school is committed to transforming education for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with a strong focus on excellence in teaching, leadership, and student outcomes.

The Opportunity:

As Deputy Director of Estates Management, you will support the strategic leadership and operational management of a multi-site educational trust. This role is vital in ensuring all academies have safe, compliant, and high-quality learning environments that support outstanding education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide professional estates advice and support across the trust.
• Deliver strategic priorities including asset management, sustainability, compliance, and estates performance.
• Work closely with academy leaders and site teams to ensure effective estate management.
• Oversee estates systems, processes, and contracts for accurate record-keeping and maintenance planning.
• Support the Director of Estates Management in strategic development and deputise where required.

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• Significant experience in estates, facilities, or asset management.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of health and safety and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing projects, contractors, and estates services.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work strategically while maintaining an operational focus.
• Willingness to travel across multiple sites.

Preferred

• Experience in a complex or multi-site organisation.
• Background in education or public sector estates management.
• Demonstrated success in sustainability initiatives and compliance monitoring.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Membership of the local government pension scheme.
• Continued investment in professional development and training.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for confidential support.
• £2,000 Cycle to Work scheme.