About this role
Head of Estates & Sustainability Full time | £63,472-£68,051 | Anthem Schools Trust
Home-based with requirement to travel across all Anthem schools (East Midlands, Thames Valley and London) and attend Head Office in London as required
Anthem Schools Trust
Anthem is seeking a senior estates leader to take responsibility for estates strategy, statutory compliance, capital planning and sustainability across a multi-academy trust of 15 schools.
This role combines strategic leadership with operational accountability. You will be responsible for ensuring Anthem’s estate is safe, compliant, financially sustainable and fit for the future.
The Role
You will lead Anthem’s estates and sustainability function, with accountability for:
Developing and delivering a 5-year Estates and Sustainability Strategy, aligned to Anthem’s education priorities
Producing and delivering a prioritised, costed 10-year capital, maintenance and decarbonisation plan
Ensuring robust statutory compliance frameworks across all schools, supported by clear systems, ownership and assurance
Leading capital projects and major works, ensuring delivery to scope, budget and programme
Acting as Anthem’s Sustainability Lead, delivering the Climate Action Plan and decarbonisation priorities
Establishing a Trust-wide estates and sustainability dashboard, using data to drive decision-making and risk management
Leading procurement and contract management, securing value for money and consistent service standards
Providing clear advice, challenge and support to headteachers and senior leaders
Leading and developing the estates function across multiple regions
About You
You will bring senior-level experience managing estates across a complex or multi-site organisation.
You will have:
Strong experience of statutory compliance, health and safety and risk management
A proven track record of delivering capital programmes and managing contractors and consultants
Experience developing and delivering multi-year estates strategies and investment plans
Strong commercial and contract management capability
Confidence using data to inform planning, prioritisation and performance
The ability to translate technical issues into clear advice for non-specialists
Experience or a clear interest in sustainability and decarbonisation
You will be credible, pragmatic and able to operate at both strategic and operational levels.Why Join Anthem?We are committed to attracting and retaining high‑quality leaders. Our offer includes:
Competitive salary within our senior professional pay frameworkLocal Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributionsAccess to salary sacrifice schemes, including TechScheme, Home & Living, and Cycle to WorkFlexible working arrangementsTrust‑wide wellbeing and employee assistance supportExtensive professional and leadership development through the Anthem InstituteThe opportunity to shape digital strategy across a national multi‑academy trustAt Anthem, you will be part of a values‑driven organisation where collaboration, integrity and ambition underpin everything we do.
Employee Benefits
Cycle Scheme Tech & Home Scheme Corporate Health Cash Plan Eye Care support Employee Assistance Programme Employee Referral Scheme Anthem Institute CPD and leadership development
Safeguarding & EqualityAnthem Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and appropriate safeguarding vetting.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues.
It is an offence for anyone barred from working with children to apply for or undertake regulated activity. This role involves regulated activity. Anthem will undertake an online check for all shortlisted candidates.