Director of Estates

DIRECTOR OF ESTATES

Job Role: Director of Estates

Location: Newham Community Learning Trust Central Office, Pretoria Rd, London E16 4NP (Eastlea Community School)

Closing Date: 14th October 2026

***We are seeking to appoint a experienced Director of Estates to provide strategic leadership across all aspects of estates, facilities, compliance and well maintained environment for our staff and pupil***

Newham Community Learning is a Multi-Academy Trust serving children and young people in the London Borough of Newham. We believe every young person deserves to learn in a safe, well-run and inspiring environment, and our buildings play a central part in that.

We are looking for a Director of Estates to lead the strategy, safety and performance of the Trust's estate. You will report to [the Chief Executive and sit on the Central leadership team. You will be the Trust's expert voice on premises, and you will be trusted to make things happen.

The Role

• Set and deliver a long-term estates strategy, backed by accurate condition data and a realistic investment plan.
• Take overall accountability for statutory compliance, health and safety, and premises risk across all our sites.
• Lead capital projects and funding bids, from business case through to completion.
• Oversee estates and facilities contracts and procurement, and secure value for money.
• Lead, develop and hold to account the estates team, including the Estates Contracts Leads.
• Report clearly to senior leaders, the Board and its committees.

About You

You will be an experienced estates or facilities leader with a strong record of managing compliance, contractors and capital works, ideally in education or the wider public sector. You will have sound financial and commercial judgement, and you will be confident challenging suppliers and advising senior leaders. You will care about the communities we serve, and you will lead with integrity, fairness and clarity.

Why Join Us?

• A senior leadership role with real influence on the Trust's future.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• A supportive, values-led culture in the heart of London.
• 27 days annual leave per annum (three of which must be taken during the Christmas closure).

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two A4 pages, explaining how your skills, experience and achievements meet the requirements of the role, to HR at ncl.hr@ncltrust.net.

Safeguarding and Equality

Newham Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a children's barred list check where applicable, and other pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education and relevant legislation.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.