Capital and Estates Manager
Pontefract Academies Trust
Wakefield
- £47,181 - £50,269 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- £47,181.00 - £50,269.00 per annum
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 4 January 2026
Job overview
About Us
At Pontefract Academies Trust, we are passionate about creating exceptional learning environments for our students and staff. Our mission is running high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. With nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools under our care, we pride ourselves on fostering inclusive, safe, and inspiring spaces that empower young people to thrive. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team that values integrity, ambition, and making a real difference in our communities.
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic Capital Projects & Estates Manager to lead the strategic and operational management of our premises and sites. This is a pivotal role where you’ll oversee capital projects, compliance, and cyclical maintenance, ensuring our estates meet the highest standards of safety, functionality, and sustainability. You’ll act as the Trust’s Health and Safety Competent Person, provide expert advice on property and facilities management, and manage budgets effectively. From procurement and contract management to driving a culture of health and safety excellence, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of our learning environments.
About You
You’re an experienced estates professional with a proven track record in managing budgets, contracts, and capital projects. You hold a NEBOSH qualification and bring strong project management skills, excellent organisational abilities, and a keen eye for detail. Your communication and influencing skills are second to none, enabling you to build effective relationships with stakeholders and contractors. Resilient, flexible, and committed to making a positive impact for children and young people, you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to lead with confidence and integrity.
The Candidate Brochure can be viewed here
To arrange a briefing discussion, please contact our retained advisor Sian Gardiner sian.gardiner@mrgglobal.com at MRG. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be submitted via email to sian.gardiner@mrgglobal.com
Closing date for applications is Sunday 4th January 2026
About Pontefract Academies Trust
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- Pontefract Academies Trust
- The Barracks Business Centre, Wakefield Road, Pontefract
- West Yorkshire
- WF8 4HH
- United Kingdom
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. We are a medium sized family of schools all located within Pontefract. We educate over 3500 children and young people across the town.
The Trust has undertaken a change management programme with a focus upon accelerating the performance of all our schools. The progress to date has been strong but there is more to come. Our collective work has seen one of our secondary schools shift from special measures to being rated good for the first time since 2009. In addition, in 2019 our six primary schools delivered their best SATs outcomes at Key Stage 2 in their history. Consequently, the Trust is in a strong position on which to build. We are honest about our progress as a Multi Academy Trust and whilst we have made great strides recently, we are humble enough to admit that we may not be where we want to be currently and there are things we can do better.
We believe that we have a strong, yet simple mission and vision as a Trust. We have a set of guiding principles that steer our daily work. It is not over ambitious to say that we aim to create something transformational in our schools in Pontefract. We want to be joined by people that share a passion for improving social mobility and who want to make a difference day in and day out. Our children and young people need the skills and qualifications to operate in an increasingly competitive global workplace. To this end, as educationalists, our role in improving the life chances of the children and young people in our communities should never be underestimated.
The ambition of the Trust is shared by our group of talented and highly dedicated support staff, teachers, leaders and SPRB members at our schools. We are equally grateful to our pupils and parents for their support and commitment.
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