Job Description

Blessed Edward Bamber Catholic Multi Academy Trust (BEBCMAT) is seeking a

highly motivated and experienced Trust Estates Manager (Operations)

to oversee estate management, health and safety, and strategic site development across our growing family of schools.

About the Role

As a key member of the Trust's central team, you will ensure that our schools maintain high-quality learning environments, comply with health and safety regulations, and effectively utilise funding for estate development. You will work closely with school site teams, business partners, and leadership to oversee premises, contracts, capital projects, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead estates management, ensuring school buildings and sites are safe, compliant, and well-maintained. Support health and safety compliance, audits, risk assessments, and emergency planning. Oversee contracts and procurement for site maintenance and capital projects. Work closely with the Diocese, CFO, and CEO on estates strategy and funding allocation. Act as the internal expert for premises-related policies, security, and sustainability. Manage site teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

Essential:

Minimum 4 years' experience in Estates/Facilities Management. Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, compliance, and risk assessments. Experience managing contracts, procurement, and capital works. Ability to work independently and lead site staff across multiple locations. Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills. Full driving licence and ability to travel across sites.

Desirable:

Qualification in Buildings or Estate Management. NEBOSH or equivalent Health and Safety qualification. Experience delivering capital projects across multi-site environments.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Generous holiday entitlement plus wellbeing and health support. Professional development opportunities and a supportive team culture. Mileage allowance and flexible working arrangements.

Commitment to safeguarding

BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to:
? DBS
? Medical clearance
? Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number.
? Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children.
? A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures.
? In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out.
For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out.
For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.

Further details

Closing date for applications:

Friday 6th June 2025 - midday

Interview date:

TBC w/c Monday 16th June 2025

Post Details:

Grade: H1 - scale point range 27 to 30

Salary: 37,035.00 to 39,513.00

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 per week, flexible work pattern to meet the demands of the role

Start Date: As soon as possible

Please follow the link below to our careers page and complete your online application: https://mynewterm.com/trust/The-Blessed-Edward-Bamber-Catholic-Multi-Academy-Trust/2355

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,035.00-39,513.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free flu jabs Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person