Manager Capital Projects in Sutton

The opportunity This new role will provide project management capacity for the Girls Learning Trust in the delivery of our ambitious capital plan. The plan is comprised of multiple projects of various scales across all areas of capital and infrastructure development. Working alongside the Chief Infrastructure Officer, the Capital Projects Manager will join the Infrastructure team and support the Trust with:

• Capital project delivery: from initial scoping and feasibility through to completion, ensuring quality projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.
• Capital bids and funding: supporting and coordinating high standard submissions for external funding.
• Infrastructure improvement: supporting projects that improve the Trust estate, facilities, and IT infrastructure across multiple sites.

What we offer:

• An excellent working environment that prioritises the wellbeing of its staff and students.
• Benefits that include: generous annual leave allowance, BHSF Health and Wellbeing Plan, free tea/coffee and milk available in the staff room, on-site parking, where available.

Our commitment to you: We are committed to attracting and retaining talented staff who share our values and reflect the communities we serve. By prioritising professional development, wellbeing, collaboration and inclusion, we create a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, empowered and able to thrive while contributing to our educational mission.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Project planning and delivery
• Budget, procurement and contract management
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Compliance, health & safety and risk management
• Quality assurance and continuous improvement

The successful candidate will be an experienced and highly organised project management professional with a proven track record of delivering capital, estates, construction or refurbishment projects within complex, multi-site environments. They will possess strong financial, stakeholder and contractor management skills, a sound understanding of health and safety and compliance requirements, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering projects on time and within budget. A collaborative and credible leader, they will communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences, build strong relationships across the Trust, and demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement, excellence and creating safe, high-quality learning environments for students and staff.

Key Application Dates:

• Advert Closes: 8am on 3rd September
• First Stage Interview Date: 8th September (Online)
• Second Stage Interview Date: 14th September (In person at Carshalton High School for Girls, SM5 2QX)
• Start Date: ASAP

Safer recruitment: The Girls Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. In order to meet this responsibility, we follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. As well as verification of identity, we ask all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, we may also conduct an online search about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal duty to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and aim to employ a culturally diverse workforce, which reflects the nature of our communities, however please note that previous applicants need not apply.

Safeguarding Statement: Girls' Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Girls' Learning Trust ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.