Regional Facilities Manager - South Yorkshire at Astrea Academy Trust

Regional Facilities Manager

Location: Astrea Academy Trust - South Yorkshire
Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm, Monday to Friday

Inspire Beyond Measure – Through Safe, Exceptional Spaces

At Astrea Academy Trust, we believe that every child deserves a safe, inspiring place to learn. Our buildings are more than bricks and mortar—they’re the foundation for excellence, inclusion, and opportunity.

We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Regional Facilities Manager to lead the delivery and development of facilities services across our South Yorkshire region. This is a key operational role, ensuring our schools are safe, compliant, and well-maintained environments where pupils and staff can thrive.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and manage responsive and planned maintenance across multiple school sites.
• Oversee building compliance, health and safety, and operational safety standards.
• Manage facilities assets and life cycle projects, ensuring long-term sustainability.
• Coordinate third-party contractors and ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Maintain site infrastructure and ensure all statutory obligations are met.
• Work closely with the operational directorate and school teams to deliver excellence.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in facilities or estates management across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of building compliance, health & safety, and maintenance planning.
• Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset aligned with Astrea’s values.

Why Work for Astrea Academy Trust?

Values-Driven Culture
Astrea is committed to excellence, inclusion, and integrity. Staff are part of a mission-led organisation that puts pupils first and fosters a culture of high expectations and support.

Professional Development
Astrea invests heavily in staff development through:

• A dedicated Leadership Academy for current and aspiring leaders.
• Access to sector-leading expertise and training.
• A comprehensive programme of professional learning across all roles.

Career Progression
Whether you're starting out or stepping into leadership, Astrea supports career growth through structured pathways and opportunities across its network of schools.

Strategic Vision – Astrea 3.0
Astrea’s long-term strategy focuses on innovation, sustainability, and impact—creating exciting opportunities for staff to contribute to meaningful change.

Inclusive and Supportive Environment
Astrea promotes a welcoming and inclusive workplace, where staff wellbeing and voice are valued.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

Flexible Interview Dates:

Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!