Ormiston Academies Trust

This is an incredible opportunity for you to make a difference and join a great team of people within the Head Office of a values-led organisation. Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) is one of the largest not-for-profit multi-academy trusts (MATs) in England. MATs are charities that run schools. We have been around since 2009 which makes us one of the longest established trusts. We are also one of the largest with almost 5,000 staff and 30,000 students.

What will you do?

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of the Estates & Environment Management function in line with the OAT strategic business and financial plan. You will design and implement the target operating model to deliver value for money construction projects and consistent building management services. The role will have lead responsibility for strategic and operational matters relating to buildings management including lettings, grounds, cleaning, catering, and other services contracts that would normally form part of soft and hard facilities management. The Head of Estates will manage teams of Regional Estates Managers to ensure all academies have access to high quality estates resources.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

A high level of numeracy and literacy
Relevant qualifications in engineering/construction/surveying or a related technical discipline, combined with an excellent knowledge of construction project management.
To be accredited by internationally recognised professional bodies such as RICS and CABE.
Experience in a related discipline undertaking complex and high-volume projects, and expert knowledge of construction and property development industries.
High standards of written and verbal communication skills to facilitate decision making, influence and build relationships with key stakeholders, and the ability to communicate across all levels of the organisation.

Further information

If this sounds like you, and you would like to know more about the role, please contact James Miller, Director of Estates and Technology, on 07584 146430 for an informal discussion.

How to apply

Completed applications together with a covering letter explaining why you are interested in and suitable for the role, should be submitted by 9am on 6 July 2020 to recruitment@ormistonacademies.co.uk using the OAT application form which you can find in the attachments. Unfortunately, we are unable to accept applications in other formats but please contact us if you require an accessible application pack.

Safeguarding

OAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and the expectation is that all staff will share this commitment. Therefore, the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.