Executive Director: Estates & Capital Programmes

Job Description

We are seeking to appoint an Executive Director: Estates & Capital Programmes to join our multi-academy trust and work within our Executive Team to support the next phase of growth.Dixons Academies Trust is a rapidly expanding family of 16 schools serving the communities of Leeds, Bradford, Manchester and Liverpool. Our Shared Services team includes experts from a range of backgrounds who work together to provide an outstanding serviceto our academies.Reporting to the Deputy CEO: Finance and Operations, you will work within the Executive Team to develop and implement an estates and capital programmes strategy which supports our vision and values of challenging educational and social disadvantage in theNorth.This is an excellent opportunity to lead a highly centralised estates function working alongside other highly talented leaders of a nationally respected Academy Trust.The successful candidate will possess exceptional leadership and management skills, have a proven track record in Estates and Capital programmes management, and be passionate about creating and maintaining outstanding facilities for our staff and students.Role overview

• Lead the development and implementation of an innovative capital, estates, and carbon minimization strategy considering statutory requirements and our 2-5 year plan.
• Oversee strategic management of sites, insurance, building issues, catering, cleaning, grounds maintenance, security, and health and safety.
• Develop and implement furniture, fixtures, and equipment strategy for our trust.
• Manage annual budget and asset management plans effectively across our trust.
• Establish effective governance structures, partnerships, and stakeholder management for timely and cost-effective project delivery.

The ideal candidate

• Experience of estates senior leadership in a large complex organisation.
• Significant experience of implementing high-level strategic plans, prioritising objectives, and reviewing successes.
• Extensive experience of managing large budgets across a large-scale Estates function.
• Experience in delivering projects from preliminary planning and design through to final construction and delivery.
• Significant experience of estates related work including health and safety and FM
• Proven experience of capital programme delivery.
• Knowledge of procurement and contract management.

Why choose Dixons Academies Trust

• Work in an innovative and supportive working environment, where we passionately believe that crafting the right organisational culture leads to the best outcomes for our pupils
• Hybrid working arrangements and free on-site parking
• Local government benefits package including 31 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and defined benefit pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Car leasing, lifestyle benefits and discounts)
• A commitment to professional growth and development opportunities for all our staff

Learn more

• Full details of this role can be found on our dedicated careers page: https://shorturl.at/fszMZ
• Interviews for this post is likely to take place W/C 17th July
• Please call us on and speak to Faizal Musa, Chief People Officer in order to discuss the role further.

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants willbe required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.