Estates Manager

Position

Start Date:

01/04/2026 Contract Type:
Full-time Contract Term:
Permanent

Application Close: 15/03/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 18/03/26

The CEO of Southend East Community Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Trust Estates Manager to work closely with the Deputy Chief Operating Officer to provide strategic leadership and operational management across the Trust estates, in line with the enclosed job description.

• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proven project management skills, including capital works and maintenance planning.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver value for money.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong IT literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with estate management systems).

Jan D'Eca
SECAT House
Delaware Road, Shoeburyness
Essex, SS3 9NP

Telephone:
Email:

SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.

We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, and we encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and from all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented.

SECAT reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

The SECAT mission statement

We are a community of schools working in partnership, sharing resources and ideas to provide a rounded and inclusive education to our pupils who range from the age of 2 through to 18. We work towards enhancing the life chances and prosperity of our students and to equip them for adult life. Whilst keeping each school’s individual character, we encourage our staff to share best practice and knowledge to further benefit our students.

We are passionate about educating and encouraging our students to become active, successful citizens and to have the confidence to meet any challenge they face.

The Central Multi-Academy Trust Head Office is based at SECAT House, which is in the extensive grounds of Thorpedene Primary School. The Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and PA to the Executive Team, all work from SECAT House.

The Central Finance Team, the Central ICT Team, the Central Estates Team and the Central HR Team are all based in Shoeburyness High School .

Each school has a Local Academy Committee, to which the Trust Board delegate responsibilities.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.