Head of Estates & Facilities — Multi-Site Leader

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust; Kenilworth; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Supportive team

LGPS pension

Free parking

On-site fitness

Job summary

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Head of Estates & Facilities to lead estates, facilities and health and safety across multiple schools. You will manage premises, ensure safety compliance and drive maintenance and improvements under the CEO and CFO’s guidance.

You will oversee procurement, risk management and sustainability initiatives while developing asset management systems and reporting to senior leaders. This role requires strategic leadership and cross-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in estates, facilities, premises or property management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance.
• Experience managing contractors, external service providers and budgets.
• Experience leading teams across multiple sites.
• Confident in advising senior leaders and presenting reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead estates, site and facilities teams across the Trust.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory health and safety requirements.
• Manage contractor performance and procurement processes.
• Chair Health and Safety Committees and provide professional advice to school leaders.
• Lead risk assessments, emergency planning and business continuity.
• Oversee premises security, inspections and maintenance programmes.
• Manage fire safety, legionella control, contractor management and risk areas.
• Support capital works, improvements and planned maintenance.
• Lead sustainability, energy efficiency and biodiversity initiatives.
• Develop asset management and maintenance tracking systems.

Skills

Estates management

Health and safety compliance

Contractor management

Budget management

Team leadership

Cross-site coordination

Stakeholder reporting

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

IOSH Managing Safely

Facilities or Estates Management qualifications

Job description

Kenilworth Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Head of Estates & Facilities to lead estates, facilities and health and safety across multiple schools. You will manage premises, ensure safety compliance and drive maintenance and improvements under the CEO and CFO’s guidance.

You will oversee procurement, risk management and sustainability initiatives while developing asset management systems and reporting to senior leaders. This role requires strategic leadership and cross-site collaboration.