Estates Manager (business partner)

Estates Manager - 40,000 - Birmingham

Your new company
A Trust comprising primary schools, secondary schools, and sixth forms, educating over 8,000 students. The organisation is rated as 'good' with a growing number of 'Outstanding' ratings. Every student benefits from a diverse range of expertise, support, and challenges.

Your new role
To manage the daily operations of estates across all designated Academies. You will need to be a confident and authentic leader, responsible for overseeing and supporting the Senior Site Managers and Site Managers at each Academy.

Regularly meet with the principals at each Academy.

Attend senior management and relevant meetings to present estates information and data.

Report directly to the Estates & Facilities Director on all estates procedures.

Conduct fire risk assessments, and manage asbestos and legionella.

Oversee maintenance tasks such as basic repairs, leaks, and fire door replacements.

Ensure budget improvements and financial procedures are followed in awarding contracts and services.

Implement and maintain health and safety controls across all academies.

Hold and manage academy keys, and understand locking and opening procedures.

Maintain clear communication with staff regarding health and safety.

Manage project plans and oversee the delivery of improvement projects and building works

What you'll need to succeed

Relevant experience in estates or facilities roles.

Project managing estates experience

Experience of producing and managing estates budgets, tenders and sourcing quotes.

Relevant health & safety management experience

An understanding of the importance of safeguarding within schools.

Have a high level of numeracy and literacy skills

Be able to deliver excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

The ability to manage, lead and influence other staff and teams effectively

Hold excellent IT skills (Microsoft Office, Excel)

What you'll get in return
26 days holiday + bank holidays & school holidays
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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