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West Derby School (Academy Trust); Liverpool; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Derby School (Academy Trust) is seeking an experienced Estates Manager to lead and develop a modern, ambitious school estate, shaping strategy and investment decisions to create an environment where students and staff can thrive.

You will provide strategic leadership, report to Trustees, and ensure estate safety, compliance and value for money through management of projects and contractors. Closing date is Monday 19th November 2026 at 12noon.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership and driving the development of the Trust's estates vision and strategy.
• Providing strategic advice, direction and reporting to Trustees.
• Establishing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of all estates systems, policies and procedures, reviewing and refining them as necessary.
• Developing and implementing best-value strategies across all areas of estates management.
• Carrying out the role of Health and Safety Officer for the Trust.
• Carrying out the role of Fire Safety Officer for the Trust.
• Leading estates-related projects and managing external contractors to ensure compliance, quality and value for money.
• Ensuring that the Trust's estate remains safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose.

Job description

This is more than an Estates Manager role. It is an opportunity to lead the development of a modern and ambitious school estate, influence strategic investment decisions, and create an environment where young people and staff can thrive. If you are an experienced estates professional with the vision, expertise and drive to make a lasting impact, we would be delighted to hear from you. Join us and play a key role in delivering exceptional facilities that will benefit our school community for years to come.

If you are ready to lead, innovate and make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities

Responsible for, but not limited to:

• Providing strategic leadership and driving the development of the Trust's estates vision and strategy.
• Providing strategic advice, direction and reporting to Trustees.
• Establishing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of all estates systems, policies and procedures, reviewing and refining them as necessary.
• Developing and implementing best-value strategies across all areas of estates management.
• Carrying out the role of Health and Safety Officer for the Trust.
• Carrying out the role of Fire Safety Officer for the Trust.
• Leading estates-related projects and managing external contractors to ensure compliance, quality and value for money.
• Ensuring that the Trust's estate remains safe, compliant, efficient and fit for purpose.

Closing date is Monday 19th November 2026 at 12noon