Estates Manager

The Dean Trust Ardwick; Manchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dean Trust Ardwick is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to take operational responsibility for safe, compliant, well-maintained environments across the Ardwick site.

You will lead day-to-day estates services, oversee planned and reactive maintenance, health and safety compliance, statutory testing, site security, and the effective management of premises and facilities, reporting to the Head of Estates Operations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in estates management within a school or similar setting.
• Ability to lead a site team and coordinate with contractors.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety compliance and statutory testing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day estates services across the Ardwick site, ensuring safe, compliant and well-maintained environments.
• Lead the Estates team, coordinate maintenance, health and safety compliance, security, and contractor management.

Job description

THE DEAN TRUST
DEAN TRUST ARDWICK
345 Stockport Road
Ardwick
M13 0LF
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Website: http://deantrustardwick.co.uk

ESTATES MANAGER - START DATE: ASAP
Band 7, SCP 26-29 £38,510 - £41,177
36.25 hours Monday to Friday. Working on a shift pattern and rota basis between 6:30am and 8pm and key events (e.g. parent evenings)
Permanent
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Site Maintenance & Compliance - Estates Operatives ACCOUNTABLE TO: Head of Estates Operations

We are looking for an experienced Estates Manager to take operational responsibility for ensuring our school environments are safe, compliant, well maintained, and fit for purpose across Dean Trust Ardwick.

This is a critical role within The Dean Trust, providing strategic and operational leadership. You will oversee the day-to-day delivery of estates services, including planned and reactive maintenance, health and safety compliance, statutory testing, site security, and the effective management of premises and facilities.

The successful candidate will, ensure that the maintenance, compliance, security, and day-to-day operation of Dean Trust Ardwick are managed to exceptional Standards.

Reporting to the Head of Estates Operations, you will lead and support dedicated site team across the school site, ensuring consistent standards, effective communication, and a responsive estates service. You will work closely with academy leaders, contractors, and Trust colleagues to identify priorities, resolve issues, and continuously improve our estates provision.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced estates professional to play a key role in shaping safe, welcoming, and high- quality environments for our pupils and staff, while benefiting from the support, resources, and professional development opportunities available within a forward-thinking multi-academy trust.

The Dean Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups and/or with protected characteristics.

The Dean Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

If you have any queries, please contact the HR team on 01942 511987 or email [e-mail]

Application Closing Date - Thursday 26 November 2026 at 12 Noon
Interview Date - Thursday 3 December 2026

Supporting Documents

• Candidate Brochure - Estates Manager.pdf
• DTA RECRUITMENT.pdf