About this role
About Excalibur Academies Trust
Founded in 2012, Excalibur Academies Trust has grown from two schools in Marlborough, Wiltshire, to 20 schools reaching from Bristol to Reading along the M4 corridor, providing high-quality education to 10,000 children from 9 months to age 18.
Our vision is to provide an all-through education in local hubs, with a focus on the best teaching, a broad and exciting curriculum and an outward-facing global perspective. We believe in investing in our staff to ensure we attract and retain talented, dedicated people who are committed to changing children’s lives for the better.
With a strong track record of raising the achievement of disadvantaged pupils across the trust, it is our mission to promote social mobility and personal fulfilment through the transformative power of education. Our growth strategy is based on our hub model and building the capacity to provide strong support and opportunities to other schools who share our vision.
The Role
Excalibur Academies Trust is seeking a proactive and experienced Estates Business Partner to join our shared services team. Reporting to the Director of Estates, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering our Strategic Estates Plan, ensuring our schools provide safe, sustainable, and inspiring environments for learning.
You will lead capital projects, ensure health and safety compliance, manage contractors, drive sustainability initiatives and support effective financial and risk management. You will also support and develop estates staff, ensuring our schools provide safe, accessible and well-maintained environments for pupils and staff.
About You
The ideal candidate will have
Extensive experience in facilities and project management.
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance.
A Level 4 or above Facilities Management qualification.
A NEBOSH Health and Safety Certificate (desirable not essential).
Experience working across both primary and secondary education settings.
The ability to manage budgets, build effective relationships and lead teams.
A willingness to travel across Trust schools (valid driving licence essential).
Please see the attached Job Description for full details of the responsibilities and expectations of this role.
Please check the Person Specification for the qualifications that are listed as Essential for this role. You will be required to show these qualifications if you are successful.
Benefits
Support on Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Excellent Pension Scheme (LGPS for Shared Services staff)
Employee Assistance Programme
Free on-site parking & Cycle to Work Scheme
Free Eye Tests
Career development opportunities across the Trust
Flexible Family Friendly Policies
Note: Applicants will be considered as received. Should a suitable candidate be identified, we may close the vacancy early.
In the first instance we would welcome your application via My New Term. However, if you are unable to complete the application on this platform, please contact the team using [email protected] and we will be able to issue a Word version of the application form for completion and return by the deadline. Unfortunately, in line with Safer Recruitment, we are unable to accept CVs.