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About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.
The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Five of our primary schools rank within the top 1% nationally for progress, and our secondary schools feature among the top three secondary schools in the Wakefield District.
About the role
We are seeking to appoint a Capital Projects & Estates Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership and management of all premises and sites across Pontefract Academies Trust and undertake the role of the Health and Safety at Work competent person for the Trust.
We are looking for a candidate with substantial and proven experience of managing budgets, effective project management skills, and the ability to create effective partnerships and develop good working relationships with all stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
1. To monitor the condition of premises through regular inspections and implement a rolling programme of repairs and maintenance which supports a cost-effective maintenance programme across the Trust.
2. To support the procurement of contacts through formal competitive tendering procedures in accordance with Trust financial regulations.
3. To manage the delivery of works covering capital projects, compliance and cyclical maintenance ensuring that these are delivered to agreed standards, programmes and contract values.
4. Be responsible for directing and advising site premises teams regarding all estates and facilities issues in conjunction with school leadership.
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This is a 37 hours per week, all year round, permanent contract.
What can we offer you?
We're passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:
5. Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
6. Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
7. For the /26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.
8. Generous employer pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund - LGPS)
9. Generous annual leave entitlements paid as part of your annual salary (starting from 26 days annual leave, up to a maximum of 33 days dependent on length of service and grade of role $ú plus 8 statutory bank holidays),
10. Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
11. Cycle to work scheme
12. Blue Light card
13. Discounted gym membership
14. Free eyecare via Specsavers
15. Childcare vouchers
16. Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
17. Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
18. Free flu vaccinations.
Next Steps
Key Dates
19. Application Deadline: 10:00am, Monday 15th September .
20. Interview Date: TBC
21. Start Date: ASAP
Application Process
22. Complete application form via our
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