Job Title: National Project Manager

Location: National

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to step into a rewarding role within one of our dynamic national teams? Whether your expertise lies in Finance, Estates, IT, Operations, or People, we believe in harnessing innovation and collaboration to drive excellence across our trust. We are excited to welcome passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact. 

Our national teams play a vital role in supporting academies across England. You’ll join a dedicated network that helps shape the educational experience of thousands of children - because their success is at the heart of everything we do.  

E-ACT is looking for an experienced and driven National Project Manager to lead key capital and estates projects across our academies. This is an exciting national role where no two days are the same, you’ll deliver impactful schemes from concept to completion, ensuring safe, high‑quality environments for our pupils and staff.

As a senior member of our Estates team, you’ll manage a diverse portfolio of projects, coordinate professional teams and contractors, and ensure delivery on time, to scope, and within budget. You’ll bring strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Your expertise will help shape the future of our school buildings and support our commitment to sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities: 

• Lead and manage projects from initiation through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within scope and budget, and with no disruption to school activities.
• Develop project scope, plans, timelines, resource allocations and budgets, ensuring all deliverables meet required standards.
• Procure technical resources and contractors in line with current regulations and Trust policies, appointing professional team members where needed.
• Identify, communicate and mitigate project risks and issues, providing regular updates to relevant stakeholders and managing change effectively.
• Lead, motivate and support cross‑functional project teams, offering guidance to the estates team and contributing technical expertise across ongoing schemes.

Pay range: NJC SCP 47-49

Salary: £59,196 - £61,710 per annum.

Full‑time, permanent position. Part‑time (minimum 3 days per week) will also be considered, with salary pro‑rata.

Qualifications and Skills:

•          Proven management experience in a relevant industry.
•          Strong understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
•         Confidential in all matters, professional approach, coupled with strong interpersonal skills.
•         Good technical knowledge of construction-related activities and practices.

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places! 

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk   

Benefits: 

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting. 

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities. 

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success. 

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

 E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.