Regional Estates Manager
Full time: 36 hours per week
Contract Type: Fixed Term (12 months) with the potential to extend
Salary: Grade I Points 33-I38: £46,968 - £52,194 per annum
Closing dates for applications: Monday 13th of October at 9am. Interviews will be held W/C 20th of October
Candidates may be interviewed before the closing date so early applications are welcomed.
Start date: ASAP
Are you a proactive and experienced estates professional looking for a new challenge? Coombe Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Regional Estates Manager to join our busy Estates Team at the heart of our multi-academy trust.
We are a successful and collaborative trust with five schools (three primary, two secondary) and a central office, all conveniently located in the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. Our core values of Collaboration, Ambition, and Trust guide everything we do, as we work together to provide a world of opportunity for every child and staff member.
This is a key role where you will act as the "intelligent client" for our schools, providing crucial support and technical advice on all aspects of estate and facilities management. Reporting to the Director of Estates and H&S, you will be responsible for a wide range of duties, including:
Project Management: Overseeing projects up to £200k, from minor works and lifecycle replacements to major refurbishment and improvement projects. You will develop project briefs, manage budgets, and oversee consultants and contractors, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and in line with our financial policies.
Strategic Planning: Collaborating with senior leadership at each school to identify and manage estate improvements that align with the Trust’s overall strategy.
Compliance & Management: Ensuring all statutory and health and safety requirements are met across our estate. This includes championing best practice, managing service contracts, and supporting premises managers to ensure our buildings are safe and well-maintained.
Support & Collaboration: Working closely with the Director of Estates to deliver an exceptional service, deputising for premises managers when needed, and identifying opportunities to improve our services and achieve cost savings.
We are looking for a candidate with excellent communication skills, a meticulous eye for detail, and a commitment to our Trust's vision and values. In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative environment where you can truly make an impact on the lives of our pupils and staff.
If you are a proven estates professional with the drive to champion best practice and deliver high-quality projects, we encourage you to apply.
‘The Coombe 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.’
‘The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. We are fully committed to protecting our pupils and staff and therefore have a rigorous and robust recruitment process that gathers evidence about a candida