Estates Strategy Manager

TLT LLP; Roade; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TLT LLP is seeking an Estates Strategy Manager to support the leadership team in developing a Trust-wide estates strategy. You will collaborate with schools and the Executive team to ensure compliance and risk management, and to oversee multi-million pound budgets and investment plans.

This pivotal role requires a recognised qualification in building services, surveying, or property management, with experience across multiple sites and large portfolios.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in a building services trade, surveying, property management, health & safety or related field.
• Experience in a multi-site environment and managing large property portfolios.
• Strong financial experience managing large budgets, procurement, and driving commercial value.
• Strong IT skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint; mastery of relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Support the Estates strategy development across the Trust and governance of investments.
• Collaborate with schools and the Executive team to ensure compliance and risk management.
• Oversee Trust-wide budget management and LGPS-related matters.

Skills

Multi-site portfolio management

Financial budgeting & procurement

Compliance & safeguarding

Strong IT skills

Education

Qualification in building services / surveying / property management / health & safety

Tools

Bespoke property management software

Job description

We are looking for a skilled, proactive, and visionary Estates Strategy Manager to support the wider TLT leadership team with the development of our Estates strategy across the Trust. You will work closely with our schools and the Executive team to ensure compliance and risk management across the Trust. In this pivotal role you will have accountability for Trust wide investment strategies, statutory compliance and multi million pound budget management. The exact job role will vary from time to time due to the differing needs of the Trust and the composition of the estate which varies from a previous 1920's grammar school to modern day construction.

• A recognisable qualification in a building services trade, surveying, property management, health & safety or other directly relevant experience
• Experience in a multi-site environment and a proven track record of managing large property portfolios
• Strong financial experience managing large budgets, centralising procurement and driving commercial value
• Strong IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. and a mastery of bespoke software relating to the job role
• A generous pension package through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities. All staff are encouraged to study further and the Trust will actively support relevant further qualifications through the apprenticeship levy
• A Trust and school culture of belonging, development and cultivating excellence through the GROW programme
• Commitment to safeguarding