Deputy Estates Manager - School Facilities & Safety

Hampton Academies Trust; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & development

Job summary

Hampton Academies Trust is recruiting a Deputy Trust Estates Manager to oversee day-to-day estates operations across the Trust’s schools. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on management of maintenance, compliance, and safety, reporting to the Trust Estates Manager and deputising when required.

The post supports 3,500+ pupils and staff, leading on site projects, coordinating contractors, and ensuring safe, well-maintained learning environments across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities, site, building or property management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and risk management.
• Experience supervising contractors and supporting operational teams.
• Knowledge of building maintenance and mechanical/electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide visible, hands-on support across all Trust schools and visit sites.
• Manage estates, facilities, grounds and building maintenance across the Trust.
• Carry out site audits, inspections and compliance checks.
• Lead on health and safety compliance and statutory inspections.
• Manage contractors, monitor standards, and ensure on-time project delivery.
• Support Site Managers and staff to ensure consistent estates service across schools.
• Identify and resolve maintenance issues and monitor building performance.

Skills

Estates management

Facilities management

Site management

Health and safety

Contractor management

Building maintenance

Mechanical & electrical systems

Prioritisation

Job description

Hampton Academies Trust is recruiting a Deputy Trust Estates Manager to oversee day-to-day estates operations across the Trust’s schools. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on management of maintenance, compliance, and safety, reporting to the Trust Estates Manager and deputising when required.

The post supports 3,500+ pupils and staff, leading on site projects, coordinating contractors, and ensuring safe, well-maintained learning environments across multiple sites.