Estates & Projects Leader — Education Facilities

Excalibur Academies Trust; Marlborough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deferred pension LGPS for Shared Staff

Employee Assistance Programme

Free on-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Eye Tests

Career development opportunities

Flexible Family Friendly Policies

Job summary

Excalibur Academies Trust is seeking an Estates Business Partner to join our shared services team. You will shape and deliver the Strategic Estates Plan, ensuring our schools provide safe, sustainable and inspiring environments for learning.

You will lead capital projects, ensure health and safety compliance, manage contractors, drive sustainability and support estates staff across the Trust's schools.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in facilities and project management.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience in both primary and secondary education settings.
• Ability to manage budgets, build relationships and lead teams.
• Willingness to travel across Trust schools; driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects and oversee delivery on time and within budget.
• Ensure health and safety compliance across all Trust sites.
• Manage external contractors and service partners.
• Drive sustainability initiatives across schools.
• Support and develop estates staff and site teams.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety knowledge

Budget management

Team leadership

Stakeholder relations

Travelling across sites

Education

Level 4+ Facilities Management qualification

NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Excalibur Academies Trust is seeking an Estates Business Partner to join our shared services team. You will shape and deliver the Strategic Estates Plan, ensuring our schools provide safe, sustainable and inspiring environments for learning.

You will lead capital projects, ensure health and safety compliance, manage contractors, drive sustainability and support estates staff across the Trust's schools.