What skills and experience we're looking for
Thank you for your interest in this crucial role leading estates and health and safety across our Trust. This role is essential in leading on the Estates Management strategy and comes at an exciting time in our development as a family of schools.
BEBCMAT currently consists of fifteen schools and is rapidly growing across Blackpool, the Fylde and Wyre. The successful candidate will lead on the implementation of the new funding which has been made available to us by the Department for Education for estates development. The Trust Estates Manager will be responsible for leading in this area and ensuring that funding is used well to support the needs of all schools across the Trust.
We are looking for someone who is a highly motivated and skilled professional to coordinated the planning, management and delivery of the Estates management and Health and safety across the Trust. This role will be varied and involve working across all Trust sites and can be flexible with some opportunities for home working. The successful candidate will be able to work independently but will also be part of a supportive central team.
Closing date for applications: Monday 6th January 2025 - midday Shortlisting: Wednesday 8th January 2025
Interview date: Thursday 16th January 2025
Post Details:
Grade: H3 – scale point range 36 to 40
Salary: £45,718.00 to £49,764.00
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
Start Date: As soon as possible
Please refer to the application pack for the job description, person specification and further details.
What the school offers its staff
At BEBCMAT, we offer:
- Pay in line with NJC and access to the local government pension scheme
- 26 days’ holiday (rising to 31 after 5 years), plus Bank Holidays
- Access to Schools Advisory Service for wellbeing support and health
- Opportunities for continuous professional development
- Mileage allowances for travel between sites
- A pleasant working environment with on-site parking, free tea and coffee, close to motorway links
- Opportunity to be part of a strong Trust who are committed to providing the best possible education and environment for all of our children and young people.
Commitment to safeguarding
BEBCMAT is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners, staff and visitors. All posts are subject to: ● DBS ● Medical clearance ● Verification of qualifications and National Insurance number. ● Two references including a judgement about suitability to work with children. ● A member of the interview panel will be trained in implementing Child Protection procedures. ● In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, online search be carried out. For teaching positions, barred list checks and prohibition from teaching checks will be carried out. For leadership positions, section 128 checks will be performed.