Bourne Education Trust
Abbey cluster
Estates Project Manager
Salary: Surrey Pay Scale 9-10, £40,296 - £49,588
Benefits: Generous pension and holiday entitlement, training and development, recognition policies, wellbeing support (24/7 GP access & EAP), access to discount platform, work-life balance, family-friendly policies, free parking, occupational sick pay
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We are seeking an Estates Project Manager join our team at Bourne Education Trust.
The Estates Project Manager's role is to support the key senior executives of Bourne Education Trust in providing an effective, compliant, and professional procurement and estates management service to the Trust and its constituent schools.
About Bourne Education Trust
Bourne Education Trust (BET), a successful multi-academy trust comprising twenty-four schools across Surrey, Hampshire, and the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, we benefit from a comprehensive support network and collaborative environment.
Details
Job title:
Estates Project Manager
Location:
Addlestone, Surrey (regular travel to other school sites is required)
Contract:
Permanent, full time (36 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum)
Salary:
Surrey Pay Scale 9-10, £40,296 - £49,588
Responsible to:
Head of Estates
Benefits
* Generous workplace pension through LGPS (Employer contribution 18.9%)
* Generous holiday entitlement – 26 days plus 8 days bank holiday = 34 days
* Ongoing training, learning and development opportunities
* Recognition policies for exceptional performance and long service
* Well-being support, including 24/7 online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), online wellness support and free eye tests and vaccinations
* Access to savings on your everyday spending including groceries, homeware, entertainment and holidays, through My Staff Shop benefits platform
* Work-life balance, and family friendly policies and processes
* Free on-site parking and cycle to work scheme
* Occupational sick pay
Key Responsibilities Include
* Contributing to the Trust-wide long and short-term estates plans and individual estate development plans for each academy.
* Working in partnership with the Head of Estates on the implementation of these plans within the Trust to deliver the objectives for each individual academy and the Trust as a whole.
* Working together on the prioritisation and allocation of capital funds in line with Trust objectives and DfE requirements.
* The planning, implementation and management of designated centrally and school-funded capital projects in conjunction with the Trust's property consultants and key school staff, including the monitoring of consultants and contractors, paying particular attention to regulatory requirements, quality, compliance with agreed specifications, timescales, safety, safeguarding and ensuring that value for money can be evidenced in all awarded contracts
Essential
Requirements include:
* Ability to demonstrate an awareness, understanding and commitment to the protection and safeguarding of children
* Degree or equivalent experience in a project management environment
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Demonstrable experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments.
* Full EU driving licence (due to requirement of travel between sites)
Desirable
* Project management experience within Education, Not for Profit or Public Sector industries/organisations.
* A qualification in health and safety management (IOSH/NEBOSH) /or significant management experience of health and safety
For full job description and requirements, please see applicant pack.
Our Culture
At Bourne Education Trust, We Value Colleagues Who Are
* Reflective, optimistic and aspirational
* Collaborative and innovative
* Committed, engaged and professional
* Advocates for equality and inclusivity
How To Apply For This Role
Please click 'Apply' to be complete our online application form. Please note CVs without a fully completed application form will not be considered.
The closing date for this vacancy is the 3rd October 2025. However we strongly recommend applying early to have the best possible chance of being considered. Applications will be considered on receipt, and we retain the right to amend the closing date and withdraw this vacancy if we have received sufficient applications.
Bourne Education Trust are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare and safety of its staff and pupils, and follows safeguarding interview procedures. We expect all candidates to meet the highest standard of safeguarding and successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Bourne Education Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, pupils and other stakeholders. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. In advertising our vacancies, we are committed to accommodating diverse needs. If you require the applicant job pack to be supplied in a different format, please don't hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to provide a suitable alternative.
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