Job title and organisation: Trust Estates Manager - Leodis Academies Trust
Salary: PO3 £42,480 - £48,142
Hours: 37
Contract: Permanent all year round
Location: Leodis Academies Trust Central Office, WF3 1QQ
Closing Date and Time: Monday 9 February 2026 at 9:00am
This is a unique & exciting opportunity for an ambitious estates professional with strategic vision and a passion for delivering high-quality learning environments to become part of the team at Leodis Academies Trust. Join us as we embark on a pivotal point in our journey to deliver an ambitious programme of growth and development.
We are a successful Multi Academy Trust with a family of five schools, four Primary Academy schools, and one Secondary school & Sixth Form, in the South Leeds area. Each of our Academies have their own identity and ethos that reflects their specific community and the needs of the young people within them. All are underpinned by a strong sense of purpose and high standards, which in turn develops confident and enthusiastic young people who value education and the opportunities available to them.
As Trust Estates Manager, you will be an essential member of the team, responsible for:
- Working alongside the Trust and Academy Build team, DfE and industry leading contractors, to support the delivery of our brand-new secondary school building at Woodkirk Academy
- Managing the handover of two primary schools from PFI arrangements into Trust management, working with the PFI expiry team to ensure a smooth & successful transition
- Championing strategic estates improvements across the Trust, maximising impact through Schools Condition Allocation (SCA) funding.
A proactive and forward-thinking estates professional with the drive and passion to succeed in this role – if this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Purpose of the Role
The Trust Estates Manager provides professional leadership and operational management for the Leodis Academies Trust’s estate. Reporting to the CFOO and serving as an integral member of the Trust Central Team, the postholder is responsible for the development and implementation of the strategic estates plan. The postholder will play a leading role in the management of capital projects and facilities management contract procurement in accordance with statutory, regulatory and best practice estates, facilities, health and safety and compliance standards. The postholder will oversee Trust sites to ensure a safe, well-maintained environment, conductive to high quality learning.
This is a key role that would suit someone with strong project management, communication and service management skills, and someone who has the drive to deliver excellent customer service to our Academies, staff and pupils.
Further information about the Trust, the Site Supervisor role and the accompanying Person Specification and Job Description can be accessed from the vacancy’s portal Leodis Academies Trust, Wakefield, West Yorkshire | Teaching Jobs & Education Jobs | MyNewTerm
To complete the online application form and apply for this role, please visit the vacancies website Leodis Academies Trust, Wakefield, West Yorkshire | Teaching Jobs & Education Jobs | MyNewTerm/.
If you have any difficulties with this please contact 0113 3400036.
All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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