Anthem Schools Trust Β· London
Thank you for your interest in joining Anthem. We are a dynamic organisation committed to supporting thousands of children and young people to achieve great things through one of our schools. Anthem is one of the most established school trusts in the country, serving nearly 8,000 students across primary and secondary schools in the East Midlands, London and the Thames Valley. As a multi-academy trust, Anthem is first and foremost a school improvement organisation, committed to creating ambitious and successful schools where everyone thrives, guided by our values of integrity, collaboration and excellence. Role purpose The Regional Estates Manager holds regional operational accountability for a defined cluster of schools. The postholder is responsible for a defined region of 4-6 schools (primary and secondary) and is accountable on behalf of the Trust for the safe, compliant, and effective management of all estates and facilities functions across that region. The role is central to ensuring that responsibilities, accountabilities and decision-making authority for estates management, health & safety and statutory compliance are discharged effectively across the Trust. A core element of this role is to develop an intimate understanding of each school site and the unique context it operates within to ensure robust and targeted estates support, relieving operational burden from our headteachers. The role provides a visible, local and tangible presence within our schools through routine visits, systematic application of process and clarity of communication. Importantly, the Regional Estates Manager is the key point of contact for all estates matters raised by Headteachers and Senior Leaders. As such, they are rapid and responsive, readily able to problem solve and immediately available as Estates Incident Leads in any emergency. Main duties and responsibilities To provide regional operational leadership and accountability for all estates, health & safety, and statutory compliance matters across a cluster of Trust schools, ensuring all premises are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and fit for purpose in accordance with the Trust's estates strategy, policies and statutory obligations. Working closely together, the Regional Estates Managers will ensure a comprehensive shared picture of our trust-wide estate, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement. Activities will be efficiently coordinated across the region and economies of scale maximised alongside a local knowledge of key suppliers to maximise value for money. Health & Safety and Statutory Compliance Take day-to-day management responsibility for health & safety and statutory compliance across the region. Monitor and provide assurance of statutory checks across the region, including fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos management, electrical testing, and gas safety etc. Ensure that all statutory inspections, testing schedules, and certification requirements are