‘Our aim is to create spaces that children and staff can take pride in – places that foster a sense of ownership and belonging, and where everyone feels valued and supported’

We recognise that the physical environment in which our pupils and students learn is crucial to their educational experience. It's not just about buildings being warm, safe, and dry; it’s about creating spaces that are thoughtfully designed, appropriately sized, and fit for purpose. Our vision is to ensure that every space empowers teachers to inspire and motivate learners, and offers pupils a place where they feel welcome, comfortable, and eager to learn.  We believe all our children deserve an environment that is not only safe and secure but also inspiring and conducive to learning.

About our Team

Our small estates team comprises our Director of Estates, a Health and Safety Officer, and two part-time Estates Compliance Officers, who work alongside the site managers and caretakers based at each school.

Our Director of Estates has a wealth of experience to share with the appointed Building Surveyor and reporting directly into them offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with a highly experienced professional and expert in their field. Our Director of Estates is responsible for management of our property and land portfolio and delivering all of the projects across our Trust for the past 5 years, ensuring our compliance with requirements of the DfE’s Good Estates Management.  Our Director of Estates is a Chartered Quantity Surveyor with eight years' experience in the construction industry, delivering projects for education clients before joining our Trust. They bring valuable sector insight and will provide strong support to our Building Surveyor.

Over the course of the last 5 years, we have completed a large programme of works, helping to improve our school buildings, from replacing roofs, to creating new EYFS areas for our youngest pupils and everything in between. As our Trust grows, we are excited about the additional investment we can make in our buildings, helping us to ensure that all pupils will have a safe and inspiring environment to learn in. In the long term we would like to see this team grow with the potential to support other schools/ small Trusts in the local areas to manage their estates projects.

About our Trust

Our core values of Respect, Integrity and Determination aren’t just words; they shape everything we do. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme - with an employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits, discounts, and rewards. full details HERE.
• Flexible working options – we understand the importance of work-life balance and are happy to explore arrangements that suit both you and the role.
• A genuinely supportive environment – we prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being, making this a place where you can thrive.
• A strong sense of community – collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our culture.
• Ongoing professional development – we invest in your growth at every stage of your career, helping you reach your full potential.

For more about Red Kite Learning Trust click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will:

• Demonstrate a shared commitment to providing a safe, efficient, and well-maintained learning environment for all students, staff, and visitors.
• Have the ability to establish strong, trusting relationships across operational, educational and other stakeholder teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Be able and willing to work collaboratively with our Chief Operating Officer and Director of Estates on key strategic development initiatives.
• Be confident to take the lead in driving continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance, in alignment with Trust policies.

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about our Trust or this opportunity. To speak with us, please contact Gaynor Murtagh (murtaghg@rklt.co.uk) to arrange a convenient time.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Closing Date: Final closing date is Tuesday 27^th  May at 12 noon, however interviews may commence while this advert is open, so we advise you to apply asap to avoid missing out.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.