Lead Operations and Projects Officer – Estates

Thank you for your interest in the role of Lead Operations and Projects Officer within our Estates Team at Waterton Academy Trust. Waterton Academy Trust is a dynamic and growing multi-academy trust comprising primary, early years, and specialist settings across Wakefield and Barnsley. We are proud of our strong culture of collaboration, integrity, and ambition for all learners. This is an exciting opportunity to join our Trust at a pivotal time as we continue to invest in our schools and strengthen the systems and infrastructure that support our pupils, staff, and communities. Our Estates Team plays a vital role in ensuring that all of our academies operate in safe, compliant, and well-maintained environments. The team is responsible for delivering a wide range of services, from statutory compliance and maintenance to capital projects and strategic estate development. The Lead Operations and Projects Officer is a key senior role within this function. Working closely with the Head of Estates, the successful candidate will provide leadership across operational delivery, compliance monitoring, and project management. They will be responsible for coordinating estates activities across all Trust sites, leading the delivery of improvement and capital projects, and ensuring that our estates administration systems are efficient, robust, and responsive. A significant part of the role involves leading and developing our established Estates Administration Team, providing clear direction and support while promoting a culture of professionalism, accountability, and continuous improvement. We are seeking a highly organised and proactive individual with strong operational and project management experience. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple priorities, developing detailed project specifications and tender documentation, and building effective relationships with school leaders, contractors, consultants, and colleagues across the Trust. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in estates, facilities, operations, or project management who is looking to take on a broad and rewarding leadership position within a values-driven organisation. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality operational support and projects that make a tangible difference to our schools, we would be delighted to hear from you. Thank you again for your interest in joining our Trust, we look forward to receiving your application. Yours sincerely, Waterton Academy Trust