Regional Estates Manager

Job Description

In this key role, you will lead and develop a team of Estates professionals, including Regional Facilities Leads, Premises Officers and Apprentices, while building strong partnerships with school leaders and stakeholders. You will oversee maintenance programmes, health and safety compliance, statutory inspections, risk management, budgets and estates projects, ensuring our schools are safe, compliant and fit for the future.

You will also play a leading role in delivering the Trust's sustainability ambitions, driving energy efficiency and environmental improvement initiatives while contributing to the long-term development of our estate.

About you:

• Experienced estates or facilities management professional with proven leadership skills
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, compliance and risk management
• Excellent organisational, communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach
• Passionate about delivering outstanding services within an educational environment
• This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact across a diverse portfolio of schools and help shape the future of our estate.

Please note: Regular travel between schools within the region is required. A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.

The schools for this regional role are:

• Saint John Houghton Catholic Voluntary Academy (Secondary - Kirk Hallam, Ilkeston)
• St Joseph’s Catholic Voluntary Academy (Primary - Matlock)
• St Elizabeth’s Catholic Voluntary Academy (Primary - Belper)
• Christ the King Catholic Voluntary Academy (Primary - Alfreton)
• St Thomas Catholic Voluntary Academy (Primary - Ilkeston)
• The Priory Catholic Voluntary Academy (Primary - Eastwood)
• English Martyrs’ Catholic Voluntary Academy (Primary - Long Eaton)

Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brings together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools.

Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel.

Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?

We offer:

• Access to first class CPD opportunities. We also work in partnership with Nottingham Teaching School Alliance to deliver meaningful and relevant CPD. Our Leadership Academy identifies and develops future leaders.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 25 academies in our family, and 84 academies across the Diocese, opportunities for career progression are a reality.
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with 23.68% employer contributions, or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with employer contributions of above 20% in most cases.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.

For more information about our Trust and our Academies, please visit www.srscmat.co.uk

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Please note that the closing date may be brought forward depending upon interest.

The St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, which will be requested, prior to interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications plus verification of the right to work in the UK.