Interim Head of Estates

We are delighted to be supporting Nene Education Trust in their search for an Interim Head of Estates to join them for a period of Maternity Cover.

Duties:

• Develop and manage the annual estates budgeting process, working closely with school leaders, and other stakeholders to align financial resources with strategic priorities.

• Monitor estates budgetary performance, providing regular analysis and reporting to support effective decision-making and resource allocation.

• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long-term financial plans, financial modelling, and scenario analysis to inform strategic initiatives and growth plans.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with estates teams, external contratctors, and funding agencies, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.

• Support estates teams in interpreting financial data, budget management, and compliance with H&S policies and procedures.

• Lead the estates team, providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to ensure a high-performing and motivated team.

• Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, and continuous improvement within the estates function.

• Encourage cross-functional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and effective communication within the central team and across the trust's schools.

• Lead on business planning and continuity, capital programme, estate and asset management, infrastructure (including IT and sustainability), and ensure accurate and complete record keeping.

• Lead the day-to-day management of the sites, striving for operational excellence.

• Ensure effective systems of control and management of risk are in place and being implemented effectively

• Ensure outstanding educational provision in all our schools and removing any non-teaching barriers that prevent this happening.

• Advise the Chief Executive and oversee academies on all matters relating to the development, funding and management of capital works on the sites.

• Identify and prioritise capital spending requirements and the acquisition and spending of capital grants.

• Oversee the effective management and maintenance of the Trust’s sites, grounds and buildings and their security.

• Health and safety ensuring compliance

• Ensure all legal agreements for services, supplies, leases etc. are structured appropriately and in the best interests of the Trust

For more information and a more detailed discussion please apply with your CV.