Estates Business Partner

Excalibur Academies Trust; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A large educational institution in Marlborough is seeking a proactive Estates Business Partner. In this pivotal role, you will manage capital projects, ensure compliance across schools, and drive sustainability initiatives. Ideal candidates will have extensive facilities and project management experience, with a strong commitment to health and safety. This hands-on leadership position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships within the community.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Facilities Management and Project Management.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety policy and practices.
• Excellent ICT, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and delivery of local capital projects.
• Monitor contractor performance and oversee site improvements.
• Drive initiatives to reduce environmental impact and energy costs.
• Implement and test recovery plans for facilities-related risks.
• Ensure safe environments through Health & Safety compliance.
• Work with finance teams to ensure budgets are met.
• Support and develop estates staff.

Skills

Facilities Management

Project Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Relationship Building

Sustainability Initiatives

Education

Facilities Management qualification (Level 4 or above)

NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate

Job description

Excalibur Academies Trust is seeking a proactive and experienced Estates Business Partner to join our central team. Reporting to the Director of Estates, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our Strategic Estates Plan, ensuring our schools provide safe, sustainable, and inspiring environments for learning., This is a hands‑on leadership role, combining strategic oversight with operational delivery. You will manage capital projects, oversee premises compliance, champion sustainability initiatives, and lead on estates‑related risk management across our 20‑school Trust.,

Responsibilities

• Capital Projects: Lead procurement and delivery of local capital projects, ensuring value for money and compliance.
• Premises Management: Monitor contractor performance, oversee site improvements, and ensure accurate asset records.
• Sustainability: Drive initiatives to reduce environmental impact, cut energy costs, and embed sustainable practices.
• Business Continuity & Risk: Implement and test recovery plans, manage facilities‑related risks, and support continuity planning.
• Health & Safety: Lead on H&S compliance across allocated schools, ensuring safe, accessible environments for all.
• Finance: Work closely with Trust finance teams to ensure budgets are met and procurement procedures followed.
• Leadership: Support and develop estates staff, identifying training needs and fostering professional growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Facilities Management and Project Management.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety policy and practices.
• Excellent ICT, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with staff, contractors, and external partners.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and confidentiality.
• Facilities Management qualification (Level 4 or above).
• NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate.
• Experience across both primary and secondary education settings.
• Willingness to travel across Trust schools.