TLT Estates Strategy Manager

Tove Learning Trust (TLT) is a well-established Multi Academy Trust with sixteen schools across Northamptonshire/ Buckinghamshire and the West Midlands. We are looking for a skilled, proactive, and visionary Estates Strategy Manager to support the wider TLT leadership team with the development of our Estates strategy across the trust.

TLT has a small central structure and a large amount of autonomy granted to its constituent schools. Each school has its own School Business Manager and Site team to manage daily operations and planning. The post holder will work closely with these teams and the trust Executive team to ensure compliance and risk management across the Trust.

In this pivotal role you will have accountability for trust wide investment strategies, statutory compliance and multi million pound budget management. The exact job role will vary from time to time due to the differing needs of the trust and the composition of the estate which varies from a previous 1920’s grammar school to modern day construction.

The successful candidate will:

● have a recognisable qualification in a building services trade, surveying, property management, health & safety or other directly relevant experience

● have experience in a multi-site environment and a proven track record of managing large property portfolios

● Demonstrate strong financial experience managing large budgets, centralising procurement and driving commercial value

● be able to demonstrate strong IT skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc. and a mastery of bespoke software relating to the job role

● have to meet the person specification and will be required to apply for a DBS disclosure.