Deputy Trust Estates Manager

The Methodist Church in Britain; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (Educa­-

Training and development opportunities

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Job summary

Hampton Academies Trust is seeking a hands-on Estates professional to support the Trust Estates Manager. The role covers day-to-day estates operations, compliance, and site safety across six schools.

You will visit sites regularly, coordinate contractors, and contribute to a coordinated estates strategy. The successful candidate will have experience in estates or facilities management, supervise operational teams, and demonstrate strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, statutory compliance and risk management.
• Experience supervising contractors and supporting operational teams.
• Practical knowledge of building maintenance, mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on estates support across all Trust schools, visiting sites regularly.
• Assist in managing estates, facilities, grounds and building maintenance.
• Lead day-to-day health and safety compliance, inspections and remedial actions.
• Manage contractors on site, monitor standards and ensure projects stay within budget and on time.
• Carry out site audits, inspections and compliance checks.
• Support and mentor site staff including Site Managers and Cleaning Staff.
• Identify and resolve maintenance issues, coordinate repairs and address defects promptly.
• Monitor building performance, utilities and equipment, identifying improvements.
• Respond to emergencies and coordinate effective solutions.

Skills

Health & Safety

Contractor management

Facilities management

Site inspections

Communication skills

Job description

This newly created post sits within Hampton Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust of six schools, and supports the Trust Estates Manager with day-to-day estates operations and deputising when needed. The work centres on compliance, health and safety, building maintenance and managing contractors across the sites, alongside projects and emergency response. The role is hands-on, with regular site visits, support for site staff and a shift pattern between 6.30am and 7.00pm. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the start is as soon as possible.

What the job involves

• Provide visible, hands-on support across all Trust schools, visiting sites regularly and working with school teams
• Assist in managing estates, facilities, grounds and building maintenance across the Trust
• Lead day-to-day health and safety compliance, statutory inspections and remedial actions
• Manage contractors on site, monitor standards and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
• Carry out site audits, inspections and compliance checks
• Support and mentor Site Managers, Site Officers, Assistant Site Officers and Cleaning Staff
• Identify and resolve maintenance issues, coordinating repairs and addressing defects promptly
• Monitor building performance, utilities, plant and equipment, and identify improvements
• Respond to emergencies, breakdowns and unforeseen site issues, coordinating solutions
• Contribute to efficient, best-value estates services that support the Trust's growth
• Deputise for the Trust Estates Manager when required
• Contribute to the development and improvement of the Trust's estates strategy

What’s required

Experience

• Experience in estates, facilities, site, building or property management
• Experience supervising contractors and supporting operational teams

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation, statutory compliance and risk management
• Practical knowledge of building maintenance, construction, mechanical and electrical systems
• Prioritising workloads across multiple sites and responding to changing priorities
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills

Other

• Comfortable working in the office and out on site
• Proactive and solutions-focused, taking ownership of issues from identification to completion
• Committed to delivering high standards

What’s offered

• Annual leave from 25 days, plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme run by Education Support, available 24/7 with telephone and online counselling
• Ongoing training and development opportunities