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LocationSt Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy, GlossopReferenceJOB/25/01441Salary detailsBand 5, SCP 19-24 Salary: xc2xa331,067 - xc2xa334,314 Per AnnumJob termFull TimeAppointment typePermanentHours37 hours per week, 52 weeks per yearClosing Date22 May 2025PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.Location: Glossop Region. The postholder will be required to work closely with Trust Academies and will be based at different Academies throughout the week but will be required to work over multiple sites within regional areas of the Trust.About Us:We are part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, a family of schools committed to delivering high-quality education with a strong Catholic ethos. We strive to nurture and develop the whole person - spiritually, academically and socially - by integrating faith into every aspect of school life. Our schools are inclusive, vibrant and diverse communities where students are encouraged to grow in their relationship with God and with each other. We believe that safe, well-maintained and inspiring learning environments are key to the success of our pupils and staff.We are seeking an experienced and proactive Regional Estates Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of school estates across the Glossop region. The schools within the Glossop region are:

• St Philip Howard Catholic Voluntary Academy, Sunlaws Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8DR
• All Saints Catholic Voluntary Academy, Church Street, Old Glossop, SK13 7RJ
• St Margaret's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Glossop Road, Glossop, SK13 6JH
• St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy, Gladstone Street, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 8NE
• St Charles Catholic Voluntary Academy, The Carriage Drive, Hadfield, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 1PJ

About the Role:As Regional Estates Manager, you will oversee all aspects of estates and facilities management for a portfolio of both primary and secondary academies. Working closely with Headteachers, site teams and central Trust leadership, you will ensure our schools are compliant, safe and well-presented, supporting the best outcomes for all our pupils.Key Responsibilities:

• Inspire, lead and support a team of Regional Facilities Leads, Premises Officers and Apprentices, fostering a collaborative and solutions-focused culture.
• Work closely with school leaders, staff and stakeholders to understand their needs and deliver a responsive, high-quality estates service.
• Collaborate with other Regional Estates Managers and the Senior Regional Estates Manager to ensure consistency across the Trust.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety legislation, statutory requirements and Trust policies.
• Manage regional estates budgets responsibly, ensuring that spending aligns with strategic priorities.
• Promote cost effective and sustainable estate management, reducing external costs by building in-house expertise and leveraging the skills within the team.
• Develop a regional estates strategy that balances operational needs with long-term sustainability.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in estates or facilities management, ideally within the education sector or a similarly complex environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and estates compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership skills, with experience in mentoring, coaching and developing teams.
• A strong team player and collaborative leader with a proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams.

What we offer:To find out why you should come and join our team, click on the link to our 'Why work with us?' brochure.A summary of our fantastic benefits are as follows:

• 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.
• 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 visitFollow us on twitter @srscmatConnect with us on LinkedIn.Please apply using the link below:Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 26 May 2025Expected start date: As soon as possibleDue to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided.Please be aware that Derbyshire County Council is placing this advert on behalf of this organisation and you should refer directly to its website for details of the terms and conditions attached to this post. Any queries regarding this advert or the recruitment process should be made directly to the organisation.Related informationPlease read any attached documents before applying for this jobFile size: 1.11 MBFile size: 2.62 MBWe're a disability confident employerWe warmly encourage applications from disabled people. If online applications are not suitable for you, there are to apply. If you need advice or support with your application, or need the recruitment documents in another format such as audio, easy read, or braille, our is here to help you and can be contacted on 01629 532440Equality and diversityWe recognise the importance of having a workforce which reflects the people of Derbyshire. We believe this is important because recognising and valuing diversity helps us to deliver services that reflect the needs of everyone in our county. We're committed to valuing diversity and treating everyone fairly who works or wishes to work for us.Advertise your jobs with usDerbyshire County Council advertise jobs on behalf of other organisations, to help reach a wider audience.If you are an organisation interested in advertising with us, please contact our traded recruitment team on 01629 535117 option 1 or by emailing to find out more.Need to contact us?If you have any queries about Derbyshire County Council vacancies, contact our Recruitment Team on 01629 535118 option 2.If you are applying for a position in a school and need assistance please contact Traded Recruitment on 01629 535117 option 1.You can e mail both teams at If you require more information about a vacancy based in a school please contact the school directly.To keep updated on DCC careers and recruitment news follow us on social media

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