[261029E] Regional Estates Manager
Reach South Academy Trust, Calne, SN11 0DS12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027
Closing date
15 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £38,510.00 - £41,177.00 Annually (Actual) NJC Grade G Pt 26 - 29
[261029E] Regional Estates Manager job summary
Post: Regional Estates Manager
Location: Remote/Hybrid
FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade G Pt 26 - 29; £38,510 - £41,177
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
For this role we are open to discussing the possibility of reduced hours, job share, compressed hours, or staggered hours. Please wait until the job offer stage before asking us about flexibility, and we will explore what’s possible for the role.
Are you an experienced estates, facilities or property professional looking for an opportunity to make a real difference across a growing family of schools?
Reach South Academy Trust is seeking two exceptional Regional Estates Manager's - one to cover the region of Gloucestershire, Dorset and Wiltshire and the other the region of Devon and Cornwall.
The Regional Estates Manager will oversee the operational management of school estates across its designated regions. This is an exciting opportunity to lead estates operations, manage site teams, drive compliance, and support the delivery of projects that create safe, sustainable and inspiring environments for teaching and learning.
About the role
As the principal link between schools and the Trust's central estates team, you will coordinate day-to-day estates operations, ensuring buildings, grounds and facilities remain safe, compliant, operational and fit for purpose. You will work closely with Headteachers, Operations Managers, site teams and Trust leaders to support the delivery of estates improvements, compliance programmes and capital projects.
This is a varied and rewarding role that combines operational leadership, project coordination, compliance management and people leadership.
Key Responsibilities
About the successful candidate
We are looking for a proactive and motivated estates professional with the experience and leadership skills to manage a diverse portfolio of school sites.
- Experience in estates, facilities, property or operational building management across multiple sites.
- Experience managing maintenance programmes, contractors and statutory compliance requirements.
- Strong understanding of health and safety management and risk assessment processes.
- Experience leading and managing teams.
- Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills.
- Ability to identify problems, implement practical solutions and drive continuous improvement.
- Competence in Microsoft Office and property or facilities management systems.
A relevant qualification in Estates Management, Facilities Management, Building Surveying, Construction, Property Management or equivalent experience is essential. IOSH Managing Safely is desirable, or a willingness to obtain the qualification.
About the Trust
We are a family of schools working in partnership for the benefit of all our pupils and students. We believe our charitable aim, to advance education, is best achieved through collaboration, both within the Trust and beyond.
We operate 21 academies across Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, serving learners aged 3 to 19. Alongside our primary, all-through and technical provision, we are proud to include a strong and integral network of seven special schools and one alternative provision setting.
These settings are a vital part of our community, providing inclusive, high-quality education for pupils with a wide range of needs, including complex learning profiles, autism, and social, emotional and mental health needs, as well as those who benefit from a more personalised approach. Together, we are committed to helping every young person thrive.
Those we recruit are able to demonstrate that they share our values, are highly motivated to work with colleagues, within and beyond their school, to continuously develop their skills and pursue professional excellence.
Next Steps
If you think this role may be for you and want to be involved at this exciting time in our development and have any questions about the position, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment team on 07759365064 or emailing us at recruitment@reachsouth.org.
Closing date: for applications is 15th November 2026
Interview Date: Interviews are provisionally booked for week commencing 23rd November 2026
To apply for this opportunity, please complete our online application form by clicking ‘apply now’ on the advert.
We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Therefore, an early application is strongly advised.
Opportunities and Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.
We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Reach South Academy Trust has an Equal Opportunities Policy for selection and recruitment. Applicants are requested to complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring section of the application form before submitting.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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