Estates Manager

New Bridge Group; Oldham; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to support the Head of Estates in strategic and operational management of the Trust's estate across Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale.

You will lead capital projects, estate improvement programmes and asset management, ensuring safe, compliant and well-maintained learning environments that enable high-quality education for pupils, including those with SEND.

Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and delivery of capital projects, estate improvement programmes and asset management activities, while ensuring statutory compliance.
• Collaborate with Headteachers, School Business Managers, Premises Managers, contractors and external stakeholders to shape the estate's future and support growth.

Job description

New Bridge Multi-Academy Trust is a vibrant, aspirational and inclusive multi-academy trust of eight special schools and two specialist post-16 provisions across Oldham, Tameside and Rochdale. As part of the wider New Bridge Group there are also two post-19 provisions. Our settings support a wide spectrum of needs from age 4-19 and beyond. The Trust is proud to be national leaders in Special Education and has a culture of creating outstanding opportunities for all. We are at an exciting point in our development, and this role will play a key role in supporting our schools and leaders to deliver high quality education through excellent estates management.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and values-driven Estates Manager to support the Head of Estates in the strategic and operational management of the Trust's estate across our Multi-Academy Trust. This pivotal role will ensure that all schools and provisions benefit from safe, secure, compliant, inclusive and well-maintained learning environments that enable high-quality education and positive outcomes for all pupils, including those with SEND.

The postholder will lead the coordination and delivery of capital projects, estate improvement programmes and asset management activities, while providing assurance on statutory compliance and supporting the development and implementation of the Trust's estates and facilities strategy. Working closely with Headteachers, School Business Managers, Premises Managers, contractors, consultants and external stakeholders, the Estates Manager will play a key role in shaping the future of the Trust's estate and supporting its continued growth and long-term strategic objectives.

Salary & Benefits

Full Time/Full Year

Closing Date:Friday 18th September 2026 (9 am)