Job Type: Permanent, All Year Round, 35 Hours Per Week
Reference Number: HR_REC_CEN_486.49
Overview of Position
Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust (Diocese of Salford) is dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic Education to our pupils. We are seeking to expand our central estates team and appoint an enthusiastic individual to join us in the role of Head of Environment and Estates to support our central and school estates and facilities teams.
We are seeking a forward thinking, dynamic estates professional with the ability to lead and manage the strategic development, maintenance and improvement of the estate of a rapidly growing catholic academy trust.
The Head of Environment and Estates will play a key role in the delivery and embedding of our Sustainability and Carbon reduction strategy to support the achievement of legislative targets.
This role combines operational excellence with strategic foresight – ensuring that our environments are safe, sustainable and aligned with the CAT’s strategic priorities.
This role would suit an individual with extensive experience in supporting and advising Academy Trusts, who brings strong strategic capability alongside a keen attention to detail. The Head of Environment and Estates will play a key role in strengthening the CAT’s processes, policies, and procedures, ensuring that all schools are supported to deliver education within secure, compliant, and fit-for-purpose buildings.
The Head of Environment and Estates will come to demonstrate a strong understanding of the CAT’s structure and requirements, helping to shape the strategic direction and vision of the CAT.
Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 at 9am
Interview Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Other Information:
Applications need to be made using the CES application form, available from the Emmaus website.
Please return completed application forms and supporting documents to Jodie Urmston, Office Manager at Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust by email;recruitment@emmauscat.com
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with ID documents retained on file. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
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