Estates Business Partner

Salary: NJC Point 35–39 (£46,412 – £50,269 FTE)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Hybrid – office, school sites, and remote working

Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks)

Excalibur Academies Trust is seeking a proactive and experienced Estates Business Partner to join our central team. Reporting to the Director of Estates, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our Strategic Estates Plan, ensuring our schools provide safe, sustainable, and inspiring environments for learning.

About the Role

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining strategic oversight with operational delivery. You will manage capital projects, oversee premises compliance, champion sustainability initiatives, and lead on estates-related risk management across our 20-school Trust.

Key Responsibilities

•                          Capital Projects: Lead procurement and delivery of local capital projects, ensuring value for money and compliance.

•                          Premises Management: Monitor contractor performance, oversee site improvements, and ensure accurate asset records.

•                          Sustainability: Drive initiatives to reduce environmental impact, cut energy costs, and embed sustainable practices.

•                          Business Continuity & Risk: Implement and test recovery plans, manage facilities-related risks, and support continuity planning.

•                          Health & Safety: Lead on H&S compliance across allocated schools, ensuring safe, accessible environments for all.

•                          Finance: Work closely with Trust finance teams to ensure budgets are met and procurement procedures followed.

•                          Leadership: Support and develop estates staff, identifying training needs and fostering professional growth.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone with:

•                          Extensive experience in Facilities Management and Project Management.

•                          Strong knowledge of Health & Safety policy and practices.

•                          Excellent ICT, communication, and organisational skills.

•                          Ability to build strong relationships with staff, contractors, and external partners.

•                          Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and confidentiality.

•                          Facilities Management qualification (Level 4 or above).

•                          NEBOSH Health & Safety Certificate.

•                          Experience across both primary and secondary education settings.

•                          Willingness to travel across Trust schools.

Why Join Us?

At Excalibur Academies Trust, we are committed to safeguarding, equality, and sustainability. You’ll be joining a collaborative team where your expertise will directly shape the future of our estate and the learning environments of thousands of pupils.

Safeguarding Statement:

Excalibur Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and verification of qualifications and right to work in the UK.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced estates professional with the drive to make a difference across a diverse and growing Trust, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your application form and supporting statement via our recruitment portal by the closing date.