Head of Estates

Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay

We are seeking a Head of Estatesjoin our team at Bourne Education Trust.

The Head of Estatesrole is to lead the Estates team in delivering a professional, compliant, and effective estates management service across Bourne Education Trust and its schools.

About Bourne Education Trust

Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-five schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we benefit from a comprehensive support network and collaborative environment.

Details

Job title: Head of Estates

Location: Addlestone, Surrey (regular travel to other school sites is required)

Contract: Permanent, full time (36 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum)

• Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
• Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
• Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
• Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and vaccinations
• Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
• Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
• Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the Trust-wide Estates Strategy, including both long-term master planning and short-term tactical estate plans for each academy.
• Ensure the alignment of individual school development plans with overarching Trust priorities and educational outcomes.
• Manage and maintain a comprehensive Trust asset management plan.
• Lead estates-based sustainability initiatives, supporting the Trust’s environmental goals through Sustainable capital projects and policy development.
• In conjunction with health and safety consultants, provide guidance and oversight on all H&S aspects including risk assessments, emergency planning, and fire safety.

Requirements include:

• Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
• Ability to think strategically and have good decision-making skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail, including an ability to plan and coordinate policy and practice.
• Confidence and ability in writing policies and procedures.
• Demonstrable experience of managing and controlling budgets.
• Proven experience and knowledge of construction law, methods of procurement and forms of contract.
• A qualification in health and safety management/or significant management experience of health and safety.
• A CIPS qualification or equivalent work experience.
• Knowledge and understanding of education.

For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack.

Our Culture

At Bourne Education Trust, we value colleagues who are:

• Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
• Collaborative and innovative
• Committed, engaged and professional
• Advocates for equality and inclusivity

How to apply for this role:

Please click \’Apply\’ to be complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.

The closing date for this vacancy is the 8th May 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.

Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don\’t hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.

School Lane, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 1TE

School type

Trust

Job Posted

02/05/2025

Role

Central Team Support Role

Subject

Other

Employment type

Full Time

08/05/2025

ASAP

Job reference

HOE2025

For further information about this vacancy please contact us using Ref: HOE2025.

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