About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a proactive and organized Estates Hub Leader to provide professional leadership and operational management of facilities and estates services across our West Hub in Wakefield. The postholder will ensure the five academies in our West Hub benefit from safe, compliant, well-maintained and high-quality environments which are conducive to the learning and wellbeing of young people.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage a team of Premises Managers and their wider Premises teams, building capability and ensuring effective deployment across the hub.
* Maintain statutory compliance, planned preventative maintenance, risk management and audit readiness, identifying issues early and escalating appropriately.
* Conduct site walks, support local priorities, advise on estates and health and safety matters, and coordinate business continuity responses during incidents or emergencies.
* Manage contractor relationships, ensuring safe working practices, service quality, contractual compliance, and value for money.
* Support the Director of Estates and Chief Commercial & Operating Officer with strategic estates planning and delivery, including delivering robust condition data into the Trust’s capital planning model and coordinating lifecycle and improvement projects.
* Act as the central point of contact for the Department for Education School Rebuilding Programme (SRP) at a large secondary academy, liaising with suppliers and stakeholders and minimising academy disruption throughout works.
* Work closely with leaders across academies and Shared Services to provide visible, hands‑on leadership across sites.
Key Skills and Attributes
* Proactive, highly organised, able to plan ahead, prioritise effectively and keep multiple sites operating smoothly.
* Visible and hands‑on, with a practical approach and willingness to be present on site to monitor standards, coach teams and resolve issues.
* Flexible and mobile, with the ability to travel regularly between academies and meetings.
* A strong people leader, able to motivate their teams while building a consistent approach across the West Hub.
* Commercially aware and quality‑driven, able to challenge contractors appropriately, secure value for money and ensure safe working practices.
* Calm under pressure, able to respond decisively to incidents and emergencies, maintaining safety and business continuity.
* Committed to continuous improvement, spotting opportunities to streamline processes, raise standards and improve the day‑to‑day experience for our young people, staff and visitors.
* Effective at building relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues and leaders across the Trust.
Job Details
Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, Full Year
Location(s): West Hub (Wakefield)
Position type: Permanent
Grade: Band J £42,839 - £46,142 per annum
Salary: Band J £42,839 - £46,142 per annum
Benefits
You will receive a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth. For full details, please see our recruitment pack.
Equal Opportunities
Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles. Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to the personal details information.
Application Deadline
Closing date: Friday 5 June 2026 at 12 noon.
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