Senior School Estates & Facilities Manager

Anthem Schools Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing

Professional development

Staff benefits

Job summary

Anthem Schools Trust is seeking a School Estates Manager based at Oxford Spires Academy, with regular travel to support other sites across the region. You will ensure the safe, efficient operation of the premises and lead the estates team.

The role covers health and safety compliance, maintenance planning, contractor management, and involvement in capital projects, with accountability for risk management and site security.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key point of contact for health and safety matters on site.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all compliance activities, inspections, and certifications.
• Conduct regular health and safety walkarounds and site inspections, reporting and actioning hazards promptly.
• Assist in fire evacuation and lockdown procedures, including coordinating the premises team during drills and incidents.
• Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of the school's buildings, grounds, and facilities.
• Liaise with approved contractors for maintenance, repair, and improvement works, obtaining quotes as required.
• Support the Regional Estates Manager in capital improvement and refurbishment projects on site.
• Maintain and update the premises risk register, reporting significant risks to the Regional Estates Manager.
• Directly line manage Premises Assistants, allocating daily tasks, monitoring performance, and providing support.

Job description

Anthem Schools Trust is seeking a School Estates Manager based at Oxford Spires Academy, with regular travel to support other sites across the region. You will ensure the safe, efficient operation of the premises and lead the estates team.

The role covers health and safety compliance, maintenance planning, contractor management, and involvement in capital projects, with accountability for risk management and site security.