Description Are you an experienced premises estate manager looking for a new challenge? Do you thrive in shaping safe, well-maintained, and inspiring spaces? If so, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in an SEN Trust across the South West! About Us Special Partnership Trust is an ambitious, inspirational partnership focused on delivering outstanding learning for pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN). We are committed to fostering inclusive and high-quality education environments across Devon & Cornwall and Torbay. The Role As Estate & Asset Manager, you will oversee the Trust’s estate, facilities, fleet, and assets, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and exceptional learning environments for pupils and staff. Reporting to the Director of Resources, you will collaborate with headteachers, senior leaders, and external partners to provide technical expertise and implement innovative estate strategies. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement the Trust’s estate management strategy Ensure compliance with health, safety & all statutory regulations Drive sustainability initiatives for eco-friendly learning spaces Oversee capital projects, refurbishments & maintenance Manage Trust assets, including vehicle fleet and ICT systems Act as first point of contact for all estate-related matters What We Offer A competitive salary and offer A dynamic, hands-on role with regional impact Professional development opportunities within an evolving Trust A collaborative team environment, working alongside school leaders Exciting estate projects that shape the future of SEN education If you are a driven estate professional ready to make a real difference, apply today and be part of our mission to create exceptional learning environments for all! Our Total Reward Offer: The Special Partnership Trust recognises the importance of developing a properly implemented People Strategy to underpin the overall strategic aims of the Trust. Our People Strategy is designed to help us attract prospective high calibre candidates, as well as drive engagement, productivity and retention of our high performing and high potential employees. It reflects our belief in putting our people first. This does not mean putting our learners second. It is based on the philosophy that if we create a positive and rewarding work environment, if our staff feel motivated, well managed and well supported, they in turn will provide the best possible outcome for our learners. We recognise that our total reward offer, has got to consist of more than just money. We seek to provide our staff with a diverse range of benefits that support their day to day needs both at work and outside of work. These include generous leave entitlements and pension scheme as well as access to health/wellbeing tools, training & development, career pathways and opportunities to ensure they feel valued. For further information, click here to visit the Special Partnership Trust website for our People Strategy and Benefits. Are you ready to make a lasting impact? Join us today. Contact Us Informal conversations are welcomed. If you would like to discuss the role please call Guy Chappell, CEO, on 07807 495402 or Ruth Zimmerman SEN Director 01872 613 115. Please visit the Special Partnership website, www.specialpartnership.org for further information about our Trust and an application pack. Completed applications should be returned to Laura Davis, ( recruitment@specialpartnership.org ), no later than 4th July 2025. Apply here We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. This is not a Cornwall Council vacancy therefore please contact the organisation direct for further information. Organisation address: Special Partnership Trust, Pencalenick School, St Clement, Truro, TR1 1TE Contact detail: Laura Davis Email: ldavis@specialpartnership.org Website: https://www.specialpartnership.org/news/?pid=78&nid=2&storyid=325