Head of Estates

South East Cornwall Multi Academy Regional Trust; Liskeard; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South East Cornwall Multi Academy Regional Trust is seeking a senior leader to head our estates and facilities function. Based in Liskeard with regular travel to schools across the trust, you will join the Trust Operational Leadership Team and advise the Executive Team on strategic estates decisions.

The role requires extensive estates and facilities experience, with leadership skills and relevant health and safety qualifications.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience of estates and facilities management.
• Proven leadership and team-management capabilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead estates and facilities across the Trust and advise the Executive Team.
• Oversee maintenance, safety, and compliance across multiple sites.
• Travel to partner schools within South East Cornwall as required.

Skills

Estates management

Leadership

Health and safety

Strategic planning

Education

Health and safety qualifications

Job description

We are seeking skilled and experienced candidates to lead our estates and facilities function across the Trust. The role is part of our Trust Operational Leadership Team and will regularly advise the Executive Team of South East Cornwall Multi Academy Regional Trust.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience of estates and facilities, supported by relevant qualifications including health and safety. Leadership and management skills are essential for this role, and a relevant management qualification would be advantageous. The post is based in Liskeard, with travel to other sites in South East Cornwall being a regular part of the role.

The role is part of the Trust Shared Services Team working with a team of colleagues who deliver services to our schools on a 52 week per year basis. The team regularly work in a flexible way, co-locating with the schools as needed to provide them with expert support.

We are unable to accept applications made via CVs or applications from agencies.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and references, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, the Trust will undertake an online search of all shortlisted candidates.