Estates and Facilities Manager

Alt Trust, Oxford, OX14 2AW

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  April 2026

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Administration, HR, data and finance
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £28,985.00 - £30,958.00 Annually (Actual) FTE: £47,665 - £50,909

Estates and Facilities Manager job summary

This is a senior role with responsibility for ensuring that our buildings, sites and services are safe, compliant, sustainable and provide value for money. You will report to the CEO and work closely with senior leaders, Trustees, school teams and specialist colleagues across the Trust.

About the role

You will:

• lead the Trust’s estates strategy, asset management planning and facilities priorities

• oversee planned maintenance, capital programmes, major projects and funding submissions

• lead premises-related health and safety, statutory compliance, risk management and emergency planning

• ensure inspections, testing, servicing and remedial work are properly recorded and completed

• commission and manage estates and facilities contracts, with a clear focus on quality, performance and value for money

• provide clear assurance and advice to senior leaders and Trustees

• provide strategic oversight, support and challenge to the Catering Manager, without duplicating day-to-day management

• lead the estates contribution to the Trust’s sustainability, net zero and climate-resilience aims

• support due diligence and the integration of new schools and services.

You will be based at the ALT Trust central office and will work regularly across all Trust schools, catering sites and other locations served by the Trust.

About you

You will have substantial experience in estates, facilities, property or operational management across more than one site. You will also need:

• good working knowledge of premises compliance, health and safety legislation and risk management

• experience of planned maintenance, capital projects and contractor management

• experience of procurement, budget management and securing value for money

• the ability to assess complex information, prioritise risk and present clear recommendations

• the confidence to provide constructive support and challenge to managers and senior leaders

• strong organisational, communication and relationship-management skills

• a relevant Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience

• suitable health and safety knowledge or a willingness to complete an agreed qualification promptly

• a full UK driving licence and access to suitable transport.

Experience in education, a multi-academy trust or another complex public-service organisation would be helpful, but it is not essential.

What we offer

• membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, where eligible

• generous annual leave that increases with length of service

• employee support through Smart Clinic, with 24-hour access

• enhanced sick-pay arrangements

• flexible and family-friendly policies

• a cycle-to-work scheme of up to £1,800

• a full induction and opportunities for professional development.

ALT Trust is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome applications from people with different backgrounds and experiences and are committed to equality, dignity and respect at work.

Safeguarding

ALT Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. The post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, subject to the relevant exceptions and filtering rules.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Abingdon Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders in regulated activity are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check. The Trust is fully committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from less well represented groups in the school and Trust. Posts in regulated activity are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and all shortlisted candidates will be required to disclose information about their previous criminal convictions. All staff are expected to promote fundamental British values.

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.

About Alt Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Alt Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/abingdon-learning-trust

Abingdon Learning Trust is about maximising opportunities for children and young people in our schools so that each individual can thrive, grow and succeed.

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