Trust Cluster Estates Manager

5 days ago

Sherborne, Dorset, United Kingdom Dorset Council Full time


Salary:     Grade 12, Point 33-39: £44,075 - £50,269 per annum (subject to experience)

Contract:   Permanent, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Trust Cluster Estates Manager to play a leading role in shaping safe, high-quality learning environments across our schools. The successful candidate will oversee estates and facilities management across a designated cluster of SAST schools,  lead site teams, manage maintenance programmes, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and deliver projects that enhance our estates. They will also be responsible for implementing a high-quality, customer-focused estates service that supports our schools and contributes to the Trust's strategic priorities.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Experienced in estates, facilities, construction, or health & safety.
  • Confident leading teams across multiple sites.
  • Knowledgeable about maintenance processes, statutory checks, and PPM schedules.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results.
  • Customer-focused, collaborative and committed to continuous improvement.
  • IT-literate, including MS Office and SharePoint.
  • In possession of a full driving licence and vehicle access.

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Further Information

You are warmly encouraged to get in touch prior to application to discuss the position. Our Head of IT & Estates, Neil Burroughs is available to have an informal discussion with interested applicants about the role. Please contact him at [email protected]. 


SAST will conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates. In line with KCSIE guidance, this will be part of safer recruitment checks, and the search will purely be based on whether an individual is suitable to work with children. As care must be taken to avoid unconscious bias and any risk of discrimination, a person who will not be on the appointment panel will conduct the searches and will only share information if and when findings are relevant and of concern. 



Safeguarding responsibilities associated with this role may include engagement in regulatory activity, such as administering first aid or supporting an upset child.  It will have contact with young people on a day-to-day basis.  SAST 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 have to meet the person specification and the post is subject to safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and Children's Barred List check.  The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. 



SAST recognises the benefit of having a diverse workforce and is committed to building a workforce which reflects diversity from the communities it serves. SAST values the contributions from all staff from a wide range of different backgrounds and actively seeks to promote an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment and at the same time supports fair promotion and cultural acceptance. Under the provision of the Equality Act 2010 SAST welcomes applications from everyone and operates a recruitment process which is fair and does not discriminate against or disadvantage anyone because of their age, disability, gender reassignment status, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.  



This role is UK- based and your right to work will need to be established as part of the appointment process. 



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