Estates & Facilities Lead - Schools Trustwide

The Methodist Church in Britain; England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust is seeking a Trust Estates Lead to oversee maintenance, operation and development of premises and assets across multiple sites. The role focuses on creating robust estates systems, ensuring safety, compliance and cost-efficiency while supporting growth.

You will lead site agents, manage priorities, respond to urgent issues, and participate in Trust Board and governor meetings as required, some outside school hours. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities or property management.
• Ability to lead and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong organisational and leadership capabilities.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance, operation and development of the Trust's premises and assets across multiple sites.
• Ensure environments remain safe, compliant, efficient and cost-effective.
• Lead estates operations across all sites and manage site agents.
• Ensure statutory compliance through robust systems, procedures and monitoring.
• Develop estates systems, processes and standards for current and future growth.
• Influence the strategic direction of estates management across the Trust.
• Participate in Trust Board and Local Governor meetings as required, some outside normal hours.

Skills

Organisational skills

Leadership

Prioritisation

Stakeholder relations

Job description

Bedford Inclusive Learning and Training Trust is seeking a Trust Estates Lead to oversee maintenance, operation and development of premises and assets across multiple sites. The role focuses on creating robust estates systems, ensuring safety, compliance and cost-efficiency while supporting growth.

You will lead site agents, manage priorities, respond to urgent issues, and participate in Trust Board and governor meetings as required, some outside school hours. Visa sponsorship is not available.