Please note that applications will be reviewed as received and should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early. Therefore, early application is encouraged.
Vacancy Details
Regional Estates Manager x2
Location: 1 Based in Swindon and 1 Based in Melksham
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours a week all year round. Monday to Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm
Salary: Hay Grade: £47,664.69 to £51,927.88
Vacancy Details
The White Horse Federation is seeking a proactive and experienced Regional Site Manager to support the effective management of our school estates across a group of academies.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and coordinate site operations across multiple schools, ensuring our learning environments are safe, well-maintained and fit for purpose.
Reporting to the Regional Estates Manager, you will:
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Oversee day-to-day site operations across a cluster of schools
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Line manage and support Site Managers, Assistant Site Managers and cleaning teams
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Ensure high standards of maintenance, cleanliness and presentation across all sites
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Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes
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Coordinate and monitor contractors, ensuring compliance and quality of work [Assistant...escription | PDF]
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Ensure full compliance with health & safety legislation, including statutory checks and record keeping [Assistant...escription | PDF]
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Support school leaders with estates planning, development and improvement
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Contribute to estates strategy and capital projects across the Trust
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Respond to emergencies and provide out-of-hours support where required
All About you
We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience in site or estates management, ideally within a school or multi-site environment
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Has strong knowledge of health & safety and compliance requirements
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Demonstrates experience managing staff and contractors
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Is organised, practical and solutions-focused with a hands-on approach
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Can work flexibly across multiple locations
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Has excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Relevant qualifications such as IOSH/NEBOSH (or willingness to work towards) are desirable.
The Advantages of joining our Federation
In addition, our employees reap the rewards of a competitive benefits package, including:
- Employee Assistance programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Menopause support network
Discounts, save money on holidays, clothing and much more:
- Discounts for Teachers - All staff within the Trust can take advantage of the discounts
- Blue Light Discount
- Eye Care Vouchers
Development
- Access to up-to-date training on safeguarding and child protection to ensure staff are fully supported in their roles, including ongoing updates on statutory safeguarding guidance and legislation.
- CPD Programme
- Supportive leadership team to help you reach your full potential
Pension / Leave and Service
- Excellent Pension Scheme*
- Employer contributions above national standards
- Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
- An additional White Horse concessionary day’s leave per year
Ready to Apply?
We hope we have done enough to give you a flavour of what it is like to work here. If you would like to come and join us, then please apply today - we are looking forward to hearing from you.
The White Horse Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If successful for this role, you will be expected to apply for a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service before an appointment is confirmed. Please note that references will be sought on shortlisted candidates before the interview.
The White Horse Federation values uniqueness and recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce. We value the contributions of all staff from a wide range of backgrounds and we are committed to building an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. At The White Horse Federation, we believe that everyone should be treated with fairness and respect and share a commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at all of our schools. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and operate a fair recruitment process, free from discrimination against protected characteristics, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
