Our 'Bring It!' vision requires us to ensure our pupils are excited by and fully engaged in their learning and school experience more widely. We support them to use their talents to create positive school memories with their friends that will remain with them for the rest of their lives.

Our aim is to inspire a lifetime of adventure.

As a Church of England Trust, we support its vision for education which is deeply Christian, with Jesus' promise of 'life in all its fullness' at its heart.

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is currently seeking an Estates Manager to join our team of 14 schools. The role of the Estates Manager involves providing strategic leadership for the Trust’s estates and Health and Safety function, with a key focus on ensuring compliance, managing procurement and suppliers, and setting robust policies.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Developing and implementing effective estates policies and Health & Safety strategies across the Trust
• Leading on Health & Safety compliance, ensuring safe environments for our school’s communities by addressing risks and managing safety protocols
• Overseeing procurement processes and supplier management to secure value and quality for the Trust’s needs
• Monitoring and ensuring that all school buildings meet compliance standards
• Supporting and empowering the school site teams to consistently deliver high standards of service and upkeep across all facilities

The successful candidate will have extensive Health & Safety knowledge and previous experience in commercial building compliance. Proven skills in strategic planning, contract management and adherence to compliance standards are essential.  You will be required to work in partnership with the Senior Leadership team and school staff to manage all aspects of the Trust’s properties including upkeep, care, maintenance, security, health and safety and facilities management. You will provide an efficient and professional service to the schools and suppliers/contractors to ensure the smooth operation of the estates function.

We are looking to appoint an experienced Estates Manager who:

• is well organised and can stay calm under pressure.
• preferably has at least 2 years’ experience in project management, or equivalent
• is able to establish and maintain good relationships with stakeholders.
• is able to communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders.
• is able to self-manage workload and work independently.
• is able to demonstrate a proactive approach and show initiative.
• is professional, approachable and courteous.
• is discreet and confidential.
• is committed to the safety children and adults 
• is able to demonstrate leadership skills by leading by example to achieve shared goals.

St Barnabas MAT consists of 14 schools across Cornwall and the successful candidate will be expected to travel to each school when required so a full driving license is essential for this role.  This is an all year round role working 37 hours per week with  31 days per year annual leave (plus bank holidays)

  In return we offer a great benefits package that consists of:

• ·       Generous local authority pension scheme
• ·       Cycle to work scheme
• ·       Employee Assistance programme
• ·       Flexible working considered
• ·       Enhanced holiday entitlement, plus further accrual though length of service
• ·       Free eyecare vouchers for DSE users
• ·       Corporate gym membership discount
• ·       Ongoing Training and Development opportunities

 St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a supportive and inclusive working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

We do not discriminate against staff based on age, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religious or political belief or affiliation, trade union membership, gender, gender reassignment, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, disability, socio-economic background or any other inappropriate distinction or characteristic covered by the Equality Act 2010.

St Barnabas Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. Please be aware that all shortlisted candidates will have an online search conducted as part of the Trust’s due diligence checks in line with KCSIE.