Multisite Estates Operations Leader (Car Allowance)

The Dean Trust; Sale; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and Death in Service Benefit

Annual Leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health care cash plan

Job summary

The Dean Trust is seeking an experienced Head of Estates Operations to lead the management of our estates across multiple school sites. You will report to the Chief Estates Strategy Officer and provide strategic and operational leadership for planned and reactive maintenance, safety compliance, and capital projects.

You will work with Headteachers and central services to deliver a consistent, customer-focused estates service that supports educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant subject essential.
• Senior leadership experience across multi-site estates/facilities.
• Extensive knowledge of statutory compliance, health & safety in complex estates.
• Experience leading teams, managing contractors and high-quality services.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Trust sites.
• Experience in education/public sector/Multi-Academy Trust is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of estates services across all Trust sites.
• Ensure statutory compliance and oversee planned preventative maintenance.
• Manage reactive maintenance, contractors and service providers.
• Lead, coach and develop the Estates Team.
• Support delivery of capital projects and long-term asset management.
• Drive continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives.
• Produce strategic performance and compliance reports for decision making.

Skills

Senior leadership

Estates management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Contractor management

Driving licence

Education

Degree in a relevant subject

Job description

The Dean Trust is seeking an experienced Head of Estates Operations to lead the management of our estates across multiple school sites. You will report to the Chief Estates Strategy Officer and provide strategic and operational leadership for planned and reactive maintenance, safety compliance, and capital projects.

You will work with Headteachers and central services to deliver a consistent, customer-focused estates service that supports educational excellence.