Estates and Facilities Manager

ALT Trust; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Smart Clinic access

Enhanced sick-pay arrangements

Flexible and family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

ALT Trust is seeking a Senior Estates Manager to lead estates strategy across its schools and facilities, reporting to the CEO and collaborating with Trustees and senior leaders. The role covers asset management, maintenance programmes, safety, and contract management across multiple sites.

The post requires extensive estates or facilities management experience, proven budget control, and a proactive approach to risk, compliance and sustainability.

Qualifications

• substantial experience in estates, facilities, property or operational management across multiple sites
• experience with premises compliance and health & safety legislation
• experience with planned maintenance, capital projects and contractor management
• ability to assess complex information, prioritise risk and present recommendations
• proven budget management and value-for-money achievements
• driving licence and access to transport

Responsibilities

• lead estates strategy, asset management planning and facilities priorities
• oversee planned maintenance, capital programmes and major projects
• lead health and safety, compliance, risk management and emergency planning
• ensure inspections, testing and remedial work are recorded and completed
• commission and manage estates contracts with focus on quality and value
• provide assurance and advice to senior leaders and Trustees
• support estates contribution to sustainability and climate resilience
• due diligence and integration support for new schools and services

Skills

Estates management

Budget management

Contractor management

Risk assessment

Stakeholder communication

Driving licence

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

This is a senior role with responsibility for ensuring that our buildings, sites and services are safe, compliant, sustainable and provide value for money. You will report to the CEO and work closely with senior leaders, Trustees, school teams and specialist colleagues across the Trust.

About the role

You will:

• lead the Trust’s estates strategy, asset management planning and facilities priorities

• oversee planned maintenance, capital programmes, major projects and funding submissions

• lead premises-related health and safety, statutory compliance, risk management and emergency planning

• ensure inspections, testing, servicing and remedial work are properly recorded and completed

• commission and manage estates and facilities contracts, with a clear focus on quality, performance and value for money

• provide clear assurance and advice to senior leaders and Trustees

• provide strategic oversight, support and challenge to the Catering Manager, without duplicating day-to-day management

• lead the estates contribution to the Trust’s sustainability, net zero and climate-resilience aims

• support due diligence and the integration of new schools and services.

You will be based at the ALT Trust central office and will work regularly across all Trust schools, catering sites and other locations served by the Trust.

About you

You will have substantial experience in estates, facilities, property or operational management across more than one site. You will also need:

• good working knowledge of premises compliance, health and safety legislation and risk management

• experience of planned maintenance, capital projects and contractor management

• experience of procurement, budget management and securing value for money

• the ability to assess complex information, prioritise risk and present clear recommendations

• the confidence to provide constructive support and challenge to managers and senior leaders

• strong organisational, communication and relationship-management skills

• a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

• suitable health and safety knowledge or a willingness to complete an agreed qualification promptly

• a full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport.

Experience in education, a multi-academy trust or another complex public-service organisation would be helpful, but it is not essential.

What we offer

• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, where eligible

• generous annual leave that increases with length of service

• employee support through Smart Clinic, with 24-hour access

• enhanced sick-pay arrangements

• flexible and family-friendly policies

• a cycle-to-work scheme of up to £1,800

• a full induction and opportunities for professional development.

ALT Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences and are committed to equality, dignity and respect at work.

Safeguarding

ALT Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to the relevant exceptions and filtering rules.