Trust Estates Manager

Polaris Multi Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an experienced Estates Manager to become part of our central team, based at our Trust offices, currently located at Rastrick High School.

We are a successful Trust with a family of 1 secondary school, 4 primary schools and 1 Private Day Care Nursery in our care.

This is an excellent opportunity to join our expanding Trust, at an exciting time in our journey, with superb opportunities to develop and progress your career in a business that is growing rapidly.

As Trust Estates Manager, you will be a key member of the central services team, leading and delivering the Trust Estates Services and Facilities strategy.

Reporting to the CFO, working closely with the wider executive team, Heads of School and school based Site Managers you will take responsibility for the development and delivery of strong estate management routines and robust Health and Safety processes across multiple sites. 

You will support the executive leadership team, guiding them on estate and asset management issues; offering expert advice on improving, implementing, and driving the Trust’s strategic goals.

To succeed in this fast-paced and exciting role, you will need extensive estates management experience, knowledge and experience of capital build programmes, as well as a strong understanding of finance and procurement. You will be a confident and articulate communicator, with strong IT skills and be experienced in utilising and implementing compliance software, systems and procedures.

You will ensure that the Trust’s estate provides an excellent environment to benefit all schools, their pupils and all our employees.

What we offer

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Opportunities for progression
• Generous holiday allowance for support staff
• Onsite discounted nursery 
• Free onsite gym
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Onsite car park

We are interested in individuals who are passionate about their skills and abilities and about making a difference. We have a strong focus on high standards and aspirations and welcome candidates who are professional and enjoy working as part of a team.

If that sounds like you, and you want to be challenged in a supportive environment then please apply to be part of our team.

How to apply

Click the 'Quick apply' button below to complete an online application form.

Closing date: 26 March 2023

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments will be subject to receipt of satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, pre-employment checks and a probation period