At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the estates strategy for five schools and shape their future.
- Company: OAK Multi Academy Trust, a collaborative and growing educational organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a supportive team and enjoy excellent career growth in a dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on young people's environments and help them thrive.
- Qualifications: Strong estates experience, leadership skills, and a passion for education.
The predicted salary is between 55825 - 59824 £ per year.
OAK Multi Academy Trust is seeking a Head of Estates to shape the estates strategy for its five schools. The schools are in good condition, with established compliance systems and funding available for investment.
As Head of Estates, you will:
- Join the central senior leadership team and report directly to the CEO.
- Take ownership of the Trust’s estates strategy.
- Assess condition, risk, and need, set investment priorities, and direct estates funding.
- Build an estates function ready for future growth.
- Collaborate with Headteachers and premises teams, supported by a central Premises Officer and colleagues across HR, finance, and the wider central team.
You will need to be visible across the schools, build relationships, challenge when necessary, and demonstrate commercial judgement.
OAK welcomes candidates from various backgrounds, including education, the NHS, charity, or other complex multi-site environments, provided they have strong estates/facilities experience, multi-site leadership, H&S and compliance knowledge, and the ability to develop people.
Benefits include 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after five years’ service, a 17.3% employer pension contribution, CPD, and a wider wellbeing and employee benefits package.
To apply, send your CV to Tom Morrison at Sielo Search. For informal inquiries, contact Tom at 07537 162323 or via email. Closing date: Friday 28 August at 5:00pm.
Head of Estates in Leicester employer: Sielo Search
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