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Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is a family of schools united by a shared commitment to faith, excellence and service. We are dedicated to providing outstanding educational opportunities that enable every child and young person to flourish and achieve their full potential.
We are seeking an ambitious and experienced Estates Manager to lead and develop our Trust-wide estates, facilities, health and safety, compliance and capital investment programmes. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, this is a key strategic leadership role with responsibility for ensuring our schools provide safe, sustainable and inspiring environments in which pupils and staff can thrive.
This position offers the opportunity to shape strategy and lead transformational change while maintaining oversight of operational performance. The successful candidate will balance strategic leadership with practical execution, stepping into operational matters where necessary to provide direction, support and assurance of delivery.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking Trust and make a lasting impact across our schools. Working closely with school leaders, central Trust colleagues, external partners and the Department for Education, you will drive the delivery of our estate’s strategy, oversee major capital projects and ensure the highest standards of compliance, safety and operational excellence.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Provide strategic leadership across a diverse educational estate.
- Deliver high-quality facilities and contract management.
- Lead on health, safety and statutory compliance.
- Manage capital investment and improvement projects.
- Develop strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Support our commitment to sustainability and continuous improvement.
By joining Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust, you will become part of a collaborative and values-driven organisation where people are at the heart of everything we do. You will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future development of our schools and the communities they serve.
For any questions regarding this vacancy, please email [email protected]
Applications should be made via MyNewTerm: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/16013/EDV-2026-BCCET-69936
The position will require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.
Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.