About This RoleThis is a senior, Trust-wide leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape a high-performing estates function that ensures our schools are safe, sustainable, compliant and fit for the future—ultimately enabling school leaders to focus on what matters most: excellent education for children and young people.The OpportunityAs Head Of Estates, You WillProvide strategic leadership and professional expertise across the Trust’s estateLead the ongoing development and transformation of the estates functionEnsure our buildings and facilities actively support school improvement, growth and inclusionAct as the Trust’s principal authority and adviser on estates, compliance and capital planningBuild a consistent, high‑quality estates service that supports schools now and as the Trust continues to expandThis is a role with real scope, influence and ownership. You will be trusted to design, lead and embed approaches that make a tangible difference across all our schools.About YouHas significant experience of senior estates or facilities leadership within a complex organisationBrings strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health & safety and asset managementThinks strategically while remaining grounded in operational realityIs confident working with Executive Leaders and Trustees, providing clear assurance and professional challengeIs motivated by public service values and the opportunity to support great schoolsExperience within education or the public sector is advantageous, but above all we are seeking someone with the vision, judgement and leadership capability to shape an estates function at Trust scale.Why Join Cumbria Education Trust?Be part of a growing, ambitious Trust with a strong moral purposeJoin at a point where estates leadership will have significant influence and impactShape and lead a developing Trust Services function with the backing of senior leadersWork collaboratively with committed school and central teamsMake a long‑term difference to learning environments across CumbriaSafeguardingCumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and other pre‑employment checks.This is a rare opportunity to lead, shape and transform an estates function that underpins excellent education across a growing Trust.For an informal discussion about the role or to find out more, please contact Sally McAllister.Related DocumentsCA036 - Head Of Estates.pdfEmployee Benefits At CET.pdfContact DetailsSally McAllister01697745300smcallister@cumbriaeducationtrust.org
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