TLT Estates Strategy Manager

Tove Learning Trust; Roade; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

LGPS pension

Job summary

Tove Learning Trust is seeking an Estates Strategy Manager to lead the development of our Estates strategy across a multi-academy trust. You will work with school leaders and the executive team to ensure compliance and effective budget management across a diverse estate.

The role requires experience in multi-site property management, strong financial acumen, and proficiency with IT tools and bespoke software. Travel between sites is involved, and DBS disclosure is required.

Qualifications

• Qualification in building services, surveying, property management or health & safety.
• Experience in a multi-site environment managing large property portfolios.
• Strong financial experience managing large budgets, centralising procurement and driving commercial value.
• Proficient IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and bespoke estate software.
• DBS disclosure required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the trust-wide Estates strategy.
• Oversee statutory compliance, risk management and multi-million pound budgets.
• Collaborate with School Business Managers, Site teams and the Executive team.

Skills

Building services qualification

Property portfolio management

Financial budgeting & procurement

IT skills & bespoke software

DBS disclosure requirement

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Tove Learning Trust (TLT) is a well-established Multi Academy Trust with sixteen schools across Northamptonshire/ Buckinghamshire and the West Midlands. We are looking for a skilled, proactive, and visionary Estates Strategy Manager to support the wider TLT leadership team with the development of our Estates strategy across the trust. TLT has a small central structure and a large amount of autonomy granted to its constituent schools. Each school has its own School Business Manager and Site team to manage daily operations and planning. The post holder will work closely with these teams and the trust Executive team to ensure compliance and risk management across the Trust. In this pivotal role you will have accountability for trust wide investment strategies, statutory compliance and multi million pound budget management. The exact job role will vary from time to time due to the differing needs of the trust and the composition of the estate which varies from a previous 1920's grammar school to modern day construction.

• have a recognisable qualification in a building services trade, surveying, property management, health & safety or other directly relevant experience
• have experience in a multi-site environment and a proven track record of managing large property portfolios
• Demonstrate strong financial experience managing large budgets, centralising procurement and driving commercial value
• be able to demonstrate strong IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. and a mastery of bespoke software relating to the job role
• have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure.

In turn, we can offer you:

• A Health Cash Plan and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Training and development opportunities. All staff are encouraged to study further and the Trust will actively support relevant further qualifications through the apprenticeship levy
• Generous pension package through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• A trust and school culture of belonging, development and cultivating excellence through the GROW programme

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK and hold a current driver's licence. As travel is required between sites, they must have access to a reliable means of transport in order to carry out their duties.

Tove Learning Trust is a fast moving and exciting place to work. The trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community. Academies within the trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.

The Trustees of Tove Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 12 noon on Tuesday 15th September 2026.

Date for interview: Thursday 24th September, 2026