Estates Manager at The Howard Academy Trust

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  Job Reference #
EDV/2026/HAT/91503
  Location
Waterfront Utc, South Side Three Road, Chatham, Kent, ME4 4FQ
  Contract Type
Permanent
  Contract Term
Full-Time
  Salary
£42,839.00 - £50,269.00 Annually (FTE)
NJC PO2 point 32-39
  Closing Date
Midnight, Mon 11th May, 2026
  Start Date
Immediately
  Positions Available
1
   Positions Available        1
  Driving licence required
  Interview Date(s)
WC 18/05/2026
   Interview Date(s)           WC 18/05/2026
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About this Role

The Howard Academy Trust is seeking a highly effective Estates Manager, to start with immediate effect. This role will be based in the Estates Department, within the Central Operations Team of the Trust.

The Estates Manager will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of school estates, ensuring safe, compliant, and well-maintained environments aligned with the Trust’s long-term strategy. The role combines hands-on leadership with oversight of maintenance, compliance, budgets, contractors, and capital projects, while managing facilities staff and collaborating with stakeholders. This position offers an opportunity to deliver high-quality, cost-effective estate solutions and drive positive impact across multiple schools.

This is a full time, permanent role, all year round, paid on the NJC pay scale PO2 point 32-39 (FTE £42,839 - £50,269).

The working pattern will consist of 37 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

Why Join Us:

As well as working for a Trust that improves people’s lives every day, you will enjoy:

  • Competitive Salary package
  • LGPS pension (with employer contributions of 22.5%)
  • Heavily subsidised private healthcare
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to CPD and a commitment to your learning and growth
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Free flu jabs
  • A welcoming work environment and teamwork
  • Hybrid working

If you would like to arrange a call, have any questions or require further information, please contact the Head of Estates, Charlie Graham, via email - estates@thatrust.org.uk 

We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response


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Contact Details

  Charlie Graham - Head of Estates
  01634 265770 option 6
  estates@thatrust.org.uk


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