Deputy Trust Estates Manager

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

Deputy Trust Estates Manager

Hampton Academies Trust

Full Time - 37 Hours per week, all year round

Grade 10 (£40,444 - £44,252 FTE)

Are you an experienced estates, facilities or site management professional looking for your next challenge?

Hampton Academies Trust is seeking an ambitious, proactive and highly motivated Deputy Trust Estates Manager to support the operational management of our growing family of schools.

This newly created role offers an exciting opportunity for an estates professional who enjoys being actively involved in the day-to-day running of sites, leading projects and working alongside school-based teams to maintain high-quality learning environments. Supporting over 3,500 pupils and staff across our schools, this is a varied role that combines strategic oversight with practical, hands-on involvement in estates management, compliance, maintenance and health and safety.

Working closely with the Trust Estates Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our schools remain safe, secure, compliant and well maintained. You will build strong relationships with school leaders, site teams and contractors, helping to deliver estates services that support outstanding educational outcomes.

You will also deputise for the Trust Estates Manager when required and contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the Trust's estates strategy.

About the Role

You will:

• Provide visible, hands-on support across all Trust schools, regularly visiting sites and working closely with school-based teams.
• Assist in the management of estates, facilities, grounds and building maintenance across the Trust.
• Carry out site audits, inspections and compliance checks to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Lead on day-to-day health and safety compliance, statutory inspections and remedial actions.
• Manage contractors on site, monitor standards of work and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget.
• Support and mentor Site Managers, Site Officers, Assistant Site Officers and Cleaning Staff, helping to develop a consistent approach across all schools.
• Identify and resolve maintenance issues, coordinating repairs and ensuring defects are addressed promptly.
• Monitor building performance, utilities, plant and equipment, helping to proactively identify opportunities for improvement.
• Respond to emergencies, breakdowns and unforeseen site issues, helping coordinate effective solutions.
• Contribute to the development of efficient, best-value estates services that support the Trust's continued growth.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in estates, facilities, site, building or property management.
• Enjoys a practical, operational role and is comfortable working both in the office and out on site.
• Possesses a strong understanding of health and safety legislation, statutory compliance and risk management.
• Has experience supervising contractors and supporting operational teams.
• Has good practical knowledge of building maintenance, construction, mechanical and electrical systems.
• Can confidently prioritise workloads across multiple sites and respond effectively to changing priorities.
• Is proactive, solutions-focused and willing to take ownership of issues from identification through to completion.
• Demonstrates excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Is committed to delivering high standards and creating safe, inspiring environments for pupils and staff.

Why Join Hampton Academies Trust?

Hampton Academies Trust is a successful and expanding multi-academy trust comprising:

• Hampton College Secondary Phase
• Hampton College Primary Phase
• Hampton Gardens Secondary School
• Hampton Lakes Primary School
• Dogsthorpe Infant School
• Great Haddon Primary School

This is a fantastic opportunity for an estates professional who wants to make a visible impact across a growing Trust. Working within a supportive leadership team, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our estate, lead meaningful projects and play a key role in ensuring our schools remain safe, compliant and exceptional places to learn and work.

We can offer you:

• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays increasing with service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Education Support, an independent, external organisation. Education Support is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
• Ongoing opportunities for training and development

The role will require the successful candidate to work 7.5/7 hours a day on a shift pattern between the hours of 6.30am and 7.00pm.