Estates & Facilities Lead for Schools

Propeller Academy Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Propeller Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Estates and Facilities lead to coordinate the day-to-day operations across its network of schools. You will ensure premises are safe, compliant and well maintained, while driving health and safety audits and capital projects in collaboration with school leaders and central teams.

The role involves coordinating contractors, managing procurement and driving continuous improvement across operational services to deliver value for money and high

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.

Job description

Propeller Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Estates and Facilities lead to coordinate the day-to-day operations across its network of schools. You will ensure premises are safe, compliant and well maintained, while driving health and safety audits and capital projects in collaboration with school leaders and central teams.

The role involves coordinating contractors, managing procurement and driving continuous improvement across operational services to deliver value for money and high