Estates Manager

The Howard Academy Trust; Brompton; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension (with employer 22.5%)

Heavily subsidised private healthcare

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to CPD

Job summary

The Howard Academy Trust is seeking an experienced estates professional to join during a period of development. Reporting to the Head of Estates, you will lead Site Teams across multiple schools, oversee maintenance and capital projects, and ensure compliant, safe, and inspiring environments for pupils and staff.

The role is full-time, hybrid, with an NJC PO2 pay scale (£44,253–£51,928) and a 37-hour week. You will help shape the future of the Trust and support learning environments across our

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities, or property management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Site Teams across a hub of schools.
• Oversee maintenance and capital projects.
• Manage contractors and compliance programmes.
• Work closely with school leaders to improve the estate continuously.

Skills

Estates management

Facilities management

People management

Job description

The Howard Academy Trust are seeking an experienced and motivated estates professional to join our growing Trust during an exciting period of development. Reporting to the Head of Estates, you will play a key role in ensuring our schools provide safe, compliant, well‑maintained, and inspiring environments where pupils and staff can thrive.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive leader with strong estates, facilities, or property management experience. You will lead and support Site Teams across a hub of schools, oversee maintenance and capital projects, manage contractors and compliance programmes, and work closely with school leaders to continuously improve our estate.

The successful candidate will be an effective people manager, a confident user of digital systems and data, and someone who can balance strategic planning with operational delivery. In return, you will have the opportunity to help shape the future of a growing Trust and make a lasting difference to the learning environments of thousands of young people.

This is a full time, permanent role, all year round, paid on the NJC pay scale PO2 point 32-39 (FTE £44,253 - £51,928). The working pattern will consist of 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly capable manager to apply transferable skills in a purposeful sector, delivering high‑quality, cost‑effective solutions and making a tangible, positive impact across the Trust’s schools.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive Salary package
• LGPS pension (with employer contributions of 22.5%)
• Heavily subsidised private healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to CPD and a commitment to your learning and growth
• Discounted gym membership
• Free flu jabs
• A welcoming work environment and teamwork
• Hybrid working

If you would like to arrange a call, have any questions or require further information, please contact the Head of Estates, Charlie Graham, via email - [e-mail]

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.