The main purpose of this new role is to be responsible for the leadership of the estates teams and
estates management across our growing Trust. This includes Saracens High School in its new build
at Corner Mead, NW9 and its playing fields, Saracens Bell Lane and Saracens Broadfields
primary schools. Saracens Primary School is programmed to open in September 2027.
Your key responsibilities as Trust Estates Manager are:
● To contribute to the development of the estates vision and strategy for the trust
● To ensure there are robust asset management and compliance systems for all schools
adhering to DfE Estates Standards and Good Estates Management for Schools
● To act as the H&S Responsible Officer for the schools
● To ensure that all buildings in the trust are managed efficiently and effectively - this
includes optimising integrated building management systems
● To line manage the primary school site leads and work with the High School Operations
Manager, supporting with performance management and the development of the site
teams
● To update and implement risk assessments for all estates and facilities aspects across
the Trust
● To procure and monitor the work of external contractors
● To be responsible for the project management of capital projects
● Work with the CFOO to support capital funding bids
● Work with schools to develop sustainability initiatives across the trust
These accountabilities outline the main areas of the role; they are not a comprehensive list of
tasks to be undertaken.
Start Date: ASAP, 37.5 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, permanent post
Salary: £52,590 - £59,030
Holiday: 25 + bank holidays. Opportunity for an element of term-time holiday.
The Trust office is located at Saracens Broadfields (Roseberry Drive, Edgware, HA8 8JP).
As the Trust Estate Manager, you will have an operational and supervisory role, managing the academies' site teams, focused on ensuring the safe, economic, and effective operation of all Trust buildings and grounds. Due to the nature of this role, a full UK driving licence and own transport is a necessity.
Saracens Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check.