Jewish Community Academy Trust (JCAT) is seeking an Operations & Facilities Manager to join our central team and take responsibility for the smooth running of all our school sites. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference to the development of our schools while ensuring they are safe, inspiring spaces for learning. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Site Management: Oversee maintenance work, capital projects and operational contracts at each of our school sites. Review security plan and attend out of hours if required.

• Health & Safety: Ensure compliance with safety procedures, conduct site inspections, and manage risk assessments and statutory checks (e.g., fire safety, asbestos, legionella). 

• Energy & Utilities: Monitor energy usage and support sustainability initiatives to reduce consumption. 

• Supporting schools: Build strong relationship with Headteachers and ne the interaction between the school and major works contractors. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Experience: Background in estates management or facilities services, with a strong understanding of health & safety legislation. Experience of working in the education sector is a plus. 

• Management Skills: Proven ability to lead and develop teams, manage contractors, and handle multiple priorities. 

• Qualifications: NEBOSH, COSHH, and IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent) preferred, but not essential. 

• Commitment to Safeguarding: A strong focus on the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people. 

Why Join Us? 

At JCAT we are focused on building strong relationship between school, the home and the community. Contribution at all levels are valued and recognised.

We offer a competitive salary, career development opportunities, generous annual leave (26 – 31 days, depending on experience),  bank holidays plus Jewish holidays which fall on a weekday, and a generous local government pension scheme. You’ll also have the chance to work in a collaborative environment where your work has a direct impact on the success and wellbeing of students and staff across the Trust. 

Interested? 
If you’re ready to take on a diverse and rewarding role within our Trust, we’d love to hear from you. We welcome applications both from within and outside the Jewish community.

Closing Date: Sunday 2nd November 2025
 

JCAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Please note successful candidates for all JCAT vacancies will be requested to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.