Executive Director of Estates and Risk
North Shore Academy, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS20 2AY17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
13 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours per week, all year round. Some out of hours working may be required.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £80,981 - £85,783 FTE
Pay scale
- Grade 13, SCP 58 – 60
What skills and experience we're looking for
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education trust with an excellent track record for school improvement. The trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primary, across the north of England in fourteen local authority regions. We have almost 3,000 committed and dedicated staff, and our vision and values are actively embodied in all our academies. This commitment creates a tangible, positive impact on the lives of the 20,000 children and young people we serve.
Our corporate services function manages the business element of the trust which allows us to share resources, improve IT and estates infrastructure, and invest in school-to-school support, enabling principals to focus on leading teaching and learning in their school. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and deliver a long-term estates strategy for a high performing trust. You will play a pivotal role in creating outstanding learning environments across all our academies to enable the very best outcomes for children.
Working closely with the chief executive officer, and reporting directly to the chief financial officer, you will lead the strategic direction for the development, maintenance, security and health and safety of all trust sites. This includes their grounds, buildings, facilities and equipment, ensuring they operate efficiently and effectively and in line with statutory and regulatory requirements. You will manage all capital works and achieve best value through robust contract development and procurement.
The ideal candidate will hold a relevant professional qualification in estates or facilities management, surveying, or a related technical discipline, with membership of a relevant professional body. You will have a proven track record in a senior estates or facilities management role, responsible for a diverse multi-site portfolio. A strategic thinker with a clear focus on long-term asset management and estate development planning, you will have credibility and the ability to motivate and inspire the confidence of all stakeholders.
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. The trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.
All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
For more information, or to arrange an informal discussion about the post, please contact Becky Bishop, executive assistant, by email at b.bishop@northerneducationtrust.org
In order to apply for this position, please visit: https://northerneducation.octo-firstclass.co.uk/candidates/account/login/199354?aisId=12&rmId=3351
Closing date: 12, noon on Friday 13 February 2026
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
- High quality continuous professional development
- Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
- Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Employee Assistance Programme
Flexible working opportunities
The trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.
Further information about the job
Post: Executive Director of Estates and Risk
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary Range: Grade 13, SCP 58 – 60 (£80,981 - £85,783 FTE)
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round. Some out of hours working may be required.
Base: North Shore Academy, Talbot Street, Stockton on Tees TS20 2AY, with regular travel across trust academies.
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.
The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.
Applying for the job
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About North Shore Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 816 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- North Shore Academy website
- Email address
- c.garland@northerneducationtrust.org
Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 26 academies; 14 secondary and 12 primaries across the North of England in twelve Local Authority regions.
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