Multi-Site Trust Estates Manager | Safety, Compliance & Projects

Rochdale Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Altus Education Partnership seeks a Trust Premises Manager to join our central team, working across Rochdale academies to ensure safe, compliant, well-maintained environments for students and staff.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will lead estate management across multiple sites, oversee capital projects, supplier performance, and health and safety compliance while shaping the estate strategy and sustainability program.

Qualifications

• Experience managing premises, facilities or estates across multiple sites.
• Experience leading and developing site or premises teams.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety and risk management.
• Experience overseeing contractors, procurement and maintenance programmes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive and solution-focused approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and mentoring Premises Managers, Caretakers and Site Teams across the Trust.
• Promoting consistent standards and best practice in estate management and site operations.
• Conducting academy visits to review health and safety, compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Providing operational cover and hands‑on support where required.
• Leading and supporting compliance audits, inspections and statutory testing programmes.
• Assisting with capital projects, estate improvement initiatives and long-term investment planning.
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction projects across the Trust.
• Managing contractor performance and ensuring value for money from external services.
• Supporting due diligence, estate reviews and integration planning for schools joining the Trust.
• Playing a key role in emergency planning, business continuity and operational resilience.

Skills

Premises management

Facilities management

Health & safety

Contractor management

Staff leadership

Organisation & communication

Driving licence

Job description

Altus Education Partnership seeks a Trust Premises Manager to join our central team, working across Rochdale academies to ensure safe, compliant, well-maintained environments for students and staff.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will lead estate management across multiple sites, oversee capital projects, supplier performance, and health and safety compliance while shaping the estate strategy and sustainability program.