Head of Estates

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust, Coventry, CV4 9WT

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  18 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 March 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: £51,356.00 - £57,295.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 9 £51,356 - £57,295 per annum. Full Time, All Year Round

Head of Estates job summary

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust (MAT) is a growing organisation which is currently made up of 8 schools across Coventry and Warwickshire. The Primary and Secondary schools in Finham Park MAT will set out to pioneer, innovate and deliver a “World Class” education for all.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for an inspirational senior leader to provide strategic direction as the Head of Estates. In this role you will play a key role in seeking out and implementing efficiency gains and financial savings through Finham Park MAT’s estate. You will also ensure observance to agreed standards to comply with legal, statutory and other regulations, guidelines and best practice. You will plan, develop and implement strategy for operational management of the Estates Management function to maximise organisational performance within agreed budgets and timescales.

We are looking for someone who has extensive experience of Estates and/or Facilities management and possesses strong knowledge of best practice in this area. In addition to this you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to prioritise workload and show initiative, as well as a flexible approach to work.

In return you will join a small, friendly, supportive team. There are many CPD opportunities, and the option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like an informal discussion, then please email hr@finhamparkmat.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

Closing date: 18th March 2026

Interviews to be held: Friday 27th March 2026

To request any of the documents in an accessible format l please contact apply@finhampark.co.uk or call 02477 180000 and select option 2 for HR.

For further information on this role and other opportunities within the MAT, please visit https://finhamparkmultiacademytrust.co.uk/careers/

Finham Park MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment practices and appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust requires all applicants to be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions as we are unable to offer sponsorship/work visas. You will be required to provide proof of Right to Work at interview stage and if you are offered a job position with us.

Online Checks

In line with KCSIE (Keeping children Safe in Education) 2024 we will complete online searches as part of our due diligence on all shortlisted candidates. If anything is identified as part of these checks they will be discussed with you at interview. If any safeguarding concerns are identified we reserve the right to withdraw your application.

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 Finham Park Multi Academy Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: Finham Park Multi Academy Trust website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/finham-park-multi-academy-trust

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