Capital Projects & Estates Manager

Closing Date: 20/10/:00 • Interview Date: TBC • Start Date: ASAP

Location: Pontefract, England, United Kingdom • Establishment: Central Trust • Department: Central Team - Support • Job Type: Full Time • Contract Type: Permanent • Contract Term: AYR - All year round • Hours per Week: 37 • Weeks per Year: 52.143 • Salary: £47,181.00 - £50,269.00 per annum • Pay Grade: Support Pay Scales SCP 36 - SCP 39

We are seeking to appoint a Capital Projects & Estates Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership and management of all premises and sites across Pontefract Academies Trust, and undertake the role of the Health and Safety at Work competent person for the Trust.

Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising nine schools: seven primaries and two 11-16 secondary schools. Our mission is to run high quality, high achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve. The Trust is renowned for its commitment to excellence and has achieved remarkable success. Our primary outcomes at Key Stage 2 sit 27% above the national average, with five out of seven in the top 5% in the country for combined outcomes. Within the last 12 months, three of our primary schools (Carleton Park, Larks Hill and Halfpenny Lane) were recognised as Outstanding across all areas in their most recent Ofsted inspections. Our secondary schools' Key Stage 4 results for English, Maths and Science are well above national average and both schools had successful visits from Ofsted in 2024 and 2022. We have announced a proposed merger with Ark Schools, set to take place in Sept 2025, reflecting our ambition to grow and improve support, collaboration and opportunities for pupils, staff and the community.

We are seeking to appoint a Capital Projects & Estates Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership and management of all premises and sites across Pontefract Academies Trust, and undertake the role of the Health and Safety at Work competent person for the Trust.

• To monitor the condition of premises through regular inspections and implement a rolling programme of repairs and maintenance which supports a cost-effective maintenance programme across the Trust.
• To support the procurement of contracts through formal competitive tendering procedures in accordance with Trust financial regulations.
• To manage the delivery of works covering capital projects, compliance and cyclical maintenance ensuring that these are delivered to agreed standards, programmes and contract values.
• Be responsible for directing and advising site premises teams regarding all estates and facilities issues in conjunction with school leadership.

We're passionate about employee benefits at Pontefract Academies Trust, offering the following as standard to all:

• Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
• Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: a simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
• For the 2025/26 academic year, three Everyday Development (EDD) days for self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on personal and career goals.
• Generous employer pension - West Yorkshire Pension Fund (LGPS)
• Generous annual leave entitlements (starting from 26 days, up to 33 days, plus 8 bank holidays)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light card
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eyecare via Specsavers
• Employee wellbeing programme (including support on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
• Discounts at retailers including O2
• Free flu vaccinations

Please email or call to arrange an informal discussion about the role.

• Application Deadline: 10:00am Monday 20th October 2025
• Interviews: to be confirmed

• Complete an application form in SamPeople Recruit via our website

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from everyone.

The Pontefract Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding all children and young people and promoting their welfare. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure and pre-employment checks (including online checks). Shortlisted applicants will also be asked to provide a self-declaration form.