Regional Estates Operations Manager (North)

About the role

No two days will look quite the same. You'll lead and support Area Site Managers, oversee estates compliance and budgets, contribute to capital projects and help bring our Estates Strategy to life. Do you stay calm when the unexpected happens? You'll be trusted to make sound decisions, find practical solutions and support our schools when they need you most. You'll work closely with school leaders, colleagues, contractors and suppliers. Could you use your experience to help us create great places for our pupils and colleagues to learn and work?

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop Area Site Managers across the North region
• Oversee estates compliance, maintenance and statutory requirements
• Support capital projects and longer-term asset management plans
• Build trusted relationships with schools, contractors, suppliers and colleagues
• Manage regional estates budgets and deliver value for money
• Respond effectively to urgent estates issues and changing priorities
• Find opportunities to improve systems, processes and ways of working

Requirements

• Experience in estates, facilities, premises or a related operational environment
• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Valid UK driving licence

Qualifications

A health and safety qualification would be helpful but is not essential.

Skills

• Managing competing priorities
• Building strong relationships with stakeholders
• Making sound decisions under pressure
• Collaborative and solutions‑focused mindset
• Motivated to improve how things are done
• Comfortable managing budgets and using technology
• Able to support and develop others

Benefits

• High‑quality professional development
• Career progression
• Wellbeing support
• Opportunities to connect and collaborate across the network

Schedule

This is a permanent, full‑time role working 37 hours per week. Hybrid remote (office‑based 3 days, remote 2 days). We’re looking for someone to start as soon as possible.