Head of Estates

5 Dimensions Trust, Milton Keynes, MK8 0PT

48 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  3 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 July 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: Grade 9 £46,141 - £50,268 per annum
• Additional allowances:

  Grade 9 £46,141 - £50,268 per annum

Head of Estates job summary

5 Dimensions Trust is currently advertising for the following exciting permanent opportunity:

Trust Head of Estates

To commence September 2026

Permanent

Full-Time

Salary: Grade 9 £46,141 - £50,268 per annum

37 hrs per week, 52 weeks per year

Do you want to make a lasting impact on the learning environments of thousands of young people?

5 Dimensions Trust is seeking an ambitious and strategic Head of Estates to lead the development, management and future direction of our estate across a growing family of schools.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced estates professional to join our Central Services Leadership Team and play a key role in shaping the Trust's future. Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Headteachers and Trustees, you will influence strategic decisions, lead major capital investment projects, drive sustainability initiatives and ensure our school environments are safe, compliant and inspiring places to learn and work.

Our schools sit at the heart of their communities. As Head of Estates, you will be responsible for ensuring that every building, facility and outdoor space supports educational outcomes.

The ideal candidate will have: -

Experience managing estates, facilities or property portfolios within a complex multi-site environment

Can think strategically whilst delivering operational excellence

• A strong understanding of health and safety compliance and risk management
• Successfully delivered capital works and improvement projects
• Can influence senior leaders and stakeholders with confidence and credibility
• Is passionate about creating environments where staff and students can thrive
• Enjoys working collaboratively and building strong professional relationships across multiple sites

A NEBOSH qualification or similar professional health and safety qualification would be advantageous, as would experience within education or the public sector.

As part of the 5 Dimensions Trust, successful candidates can benefit from working in a multi-academy trust that guarantees:

Access to high quality training opportunities

A culture where there is a strong focus on employee wellbeing

Generous auto-enrolment pension schemes, LGPS and TPS

Incremental and inflationary pay progression

Bespoke CPD and support

Flexible working opportunities and enhanced family leave

At the 5 Dimensions Trust, we believe that happy employees are the foundation of a thriving organisation. Further information can be found in our People Strategy which outlines our commitment for the next five years.

Closing Date: 9am 3rd September 2026

Interview date: TBC

If you would like a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact the school on 01908 555620 .The Trust reserves the right to close the application process at any stage should we receive sufficient applications.

5 Dimensions Trust is an equal opportunities employer. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

Tel: 01908 677954

Email: recruitment@ct5d.com

Website: www.5dimensionstrust.com

CEO: Mr Tony Nelson

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

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.

About 5 Dimensions Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/5-dimensions-trust

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