Head of Estates, Facilities and Compliance

Join us as a Head of Estates, Facilities and Compliance : Empower Futures! The role has oversight of a diverse estate comprising mixture of leased school buildings and school sites located within third-party facilities, where building owners retain responsibility for statutory premises compliance. The Director will ensure robust assurance arrangements are in place across both estate types, providing confidence that all premises consistently meet statutory requirements and the Independent School Standards (ISS), particularly Part 5 (Premises of and Accommodation at Schools). Please note you will work from the nearest school base with expected travel to all schools which include all locations in remit (Carlisle, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Tees Valley, Midlands) Do you want to work for a company where wellbeing is more than a word, it’s a commitment? Somewhere where the person matters as much as the professional? Well at Progress Education, that’s just the approach we take. Our top-notch benefits go beyond the basics—enjoy access to discounted gym memberships, a free wellbeing app that is jam packed with fitness, yoga and mindfulness resources and dedicated counselling support. And because we know your passion is with pupils and not paperwork, we do everything we can to reduce the amount of surplus admin too. Your work-life balance matters. That’s why we offer generous holidays, additional leave for foster carers and flexibility wherever possible. And why do we do this? Because when you thrive, so do our students. So we want to invest in your personal and professional growth as much as we do the young people who attend our schools. But that’s not all, we also offer… Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications. Last year we invested approx. £3.5k per colleague! Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary. Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave. Health and Wellbeing Cashback: Access to Medicash for you and your dependants, covering the costs of eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually. Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards. Referral Bonus: £500 for referring top talent. Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering loads of discounts and rewards Weekly drop ins with Senior Leaders: Connect, clarify and communicate with weekly drop-ins with our Managing Director and organisation SLT Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review. Who are we looking for from you? Academic Background: Degree, professional qualification or equivalent experience in Estates Management, Facilities Management, Building Services, Property Management or a related discipline, IOSH Managing Safely (or willing to obtain in 6 months). Experience: Leadership experience within estates or facilities management, Experience managing statutory compliance programmes. Knowledge: Excellent understanding of statutory premises compliance, Excellent understanding of health and safety legislation. Promotion of Values: Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, safeguarding, wellbeing, and British values. Time Management: Effective time management for planning, delivery, and assessment. Please click here to view the Job Description. How to Apply: Ready to be a part of our journey? Submit your application by clicking APPLY. If you have any further queries, then please get in touch with our friendly recruitment team by emailing recruitment@theprogress-group.co.uk Let's redefine education together! #JoinOurTeam #EducationRevolution #AlternativeEducation Diversity and Inclusion Statement: The Progress Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information, or parental status. All employment decisions are based on merit, job requirements, and business needs. Safeguarding Statement: We are committed to safeguarding and protecting all children and young people by implementing robust safer recruitment practices. For details of our commitment to safer recruitment please visit our website for further information. Note: We are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this role.