Education Facilities & Safety Operations Lead

The Propeller Academy Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Induction programme with CPD

Wellbeing days & on-site parking

Flexible working options

LGPS

Refer-a-friend scheme

Modern workspace

Strong team culture

Job summary

The Propeller Academy Trust is seeking an experienced operations professional to lead estates, health and safety, compliance, and capital projects across its schools. You will work closely with the Director of HR and Operations to ensure safe, well-maintained environments for pupils and staff.

In this role you'll coordinate contractors, oversee compliance audits, develop policies, and drive continuous improvement across operational services, partnering with school leaders and central teams to

Qualifications

• Experienced in operations, estates, facilities or compliance, with strong organisational and coordination skills.
• Knowledge and experience of Health and Safety compliance and relevant statutory requirements.
• Experience of contractor and supplier management and delivering operational projects or improvements.
• Highly organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Able to manage competing priorities, work independently and respond effectively to changing requirements.
• Confident using IT systems, reporting tools and management information, with a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational coordination of estates and facilities management across Trust schools, ensuring premises are safe, compliant and well maintained.
• Oversee Health and Safety compliance, including audits, inspections, risk assessments, incidents and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate contractors, suppliers and maintenance programmes, ensuring quality, value for money and compliance.
• Support estate improvement, refurbishment, new build and capital projects across the Trust.
• Develop and maintain effective policies, procedures, systems and records relating to estates, Health and Safety and operational compliance.
• Lead and coordinate operational projects, working collaboratively with school leaders and central teams.
• Support procurement, contract management, reporting and continuous improvement across operational services.

Skills

Operations coordination

Estates management

Health & Safety

Compliance

Contractor management

Project coordination

Procurement support

Job description

The Propeller Academy Trust is seeking an experienced operations professional to lead estates, health and safety, compliance, and capital projects across its schools. You will work closely with the Director of HR and Operations to ensure safe, well-maintained environments for pupils and staff.

In this role you'll coordinate contractors, oversee compliance audits, develop policies, and drive continuous improvement across operational services, partnering with school leaders and central teams to