Estates & Compliance Lead — Multi-School Trust

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

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.