Trust Estates and Facilities Manager

at  Lion Academy TrustLondon

JOB OVERVIEW

The Lion Academy Trust is currently seeking to appoint a Trust Estates and Facilities Manager to join the Trust to oversee the Estate footprint to provide a safe and exceptional learning environment for all pupils and staff. The ideal candidate will have exceptional knowledge of estate and facilities management, strong stakeholder management with the ability to negotiate, and be proactive in managing a varied workload. At the heart of the Lion Academy Trust is our belief that School sets children up for life. We want to recruit staff that engage and inspire both pupils and colleagues. Ideal candidates will be resilient, hardworking and willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our provision is ‘Good or better, everyday’.
Salary Details: £54,129 - £57,201
Working Pattern: Full Time, 52 weeks

WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• 3-5 years’ experience in managing Estates and Facilities.
• Qualification in Estate Management / Construction / Facilities Management.
• Excellent understanding and knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and compliance.
• A proactive and innovative approach with strong problem-solving and project management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build robust relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• IT literate with experience of utilising CAFM systems.
• Flexible approach with willingness to travel to other school locations when required.

The Trust Estates and Facilities Manager is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of a long-term vision and strategy for effectively managing all aspects of the Trust’s estate in alignment with educational priorities and governance requirements. The role is a member of the Trust Operations Management Team and is expected to be the lead officer responsible for the continuous delivery of compliance regimes, technical expertise and capacity relating to the built environment to support schools and local teams. This includes preparing and maintaining plans, policies, and procedures to optimise the condition, performance, statutory compliance and, sustainability of land and buildings across the estate. It also involves leading procurement activities, projects, maintenance programmes, risk management, data analysis and stakeholder reporting to continually drive improvement and ensure compliance.