Head Of Estates & Contracts

anzuk Education; City Of London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational trust in the City of London is seeking a Head of Estates & Contracts to lead the strategic and operational management of the Trust's facilities across multiple schools. This role includes overseeing contracts, procurement, and capital projects, ensuring safe, well-maintained educational environments. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree and significant experience in estates management. A competitive salary with Outer London weighting is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary with Outer London weighting

Professional growth opportunities

Community-oriented work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in estates/facilities management.
• Proven track record of health & safety leadership.
• Experience managing a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Trust's estate across multiple sites.
• Oversee contracts and procurement processes.
• Lead on capital projects from planning through to completion.
• Ensure health & safety compliance across all sites.

Skills

Health & Safety Leadership

Leadership

Budget Control

Contract Management

Education

Graduate degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Head of Estates & Contracts – Location: Newham. Salary: £65,109 – £80,241 per annum (SMR Band B, inclusive of Outer London weighting). Contract: Full Time, Permanent, Temporary, Contract, Temp to perm. Closing Date: 1 October 2025.

We are recruiting on behalf of Newham Community Learning for a dynamic and experienced Head of Estates & Contracts to join their central team, reporting directly to the CEO. You will lead both the strategic and operational management of the estates across multiple schools, ensuring the Trust\'s facilities are safe, well-maintained, and fully functional. Your remit will include overseeing contracts, procurement, capital projects, and leading a small Estates team to deliver high standards in facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Trust\'s estate across multiple sites, including maintenance, usage, safety, and suitability for educational delivery.
• Oversee all contracts and procurement processes, ensuring value for money and compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
• Lead on capital projects from planning through to completion.
• Ensure health & safety leadership across all sites, maintaining compliance and engagement with statutory obligations.
• Work closely with school leaders, trustees, external contractors and other stakeholders to deliver the estates strategy.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Graduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years\' experience in estates/facilities management.
• Proven track record of health & safety leadership.
• Strong experience in budget control and contract management.
• Leadership skills with experience managing a team.

Desirable:

• Experience working within the education or public sector.
• NEBOSH qualification.
• Membership of a professional body such as IWFM, RICS or equivalent.

Why Join Them?

• High-impact role with strategic influence across multiple school sites.
• Opportunity to shape, maintain and improve learning environments for over 5,400 students.
• Working for a Trust that values professional growth, collaboration, and community.
• Competitive salary with the perks of Outer London weighting.

How to Apply

Please apply via CV Library or send your CV and covering letter referencing “Head of Estates & Contracts - Newham” to us by 1 October 2025.