Trust Estates Manager

Sefton; Liverpool; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational trust is seeking a dedicated Trust Site Manager to support the management of sites across multiple schools. This full-time role involves ensuring compliance with all health and safety requirements, overseeing the site supervisors, and managing resources effectively. The successful candidate will have a strong background in site management, a commitment to safeguarding children and will be working across the Liverpool Diocese. The role requires flexibility in working hours and offers remote working options when necessary.

Qualifications

• Experience in site management and operations.
• Strong leadership skills to manage supervisors and cleaners.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Trust Estates Lead in managing school sites.
• Line manage site supervisors and cleaners.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Job description

• Salary: Trust Grade 8, SCP 18 – 23


• Contract: Permanent


• Working Pattern: Full Time


• Hours: FTE hours per week.


• Closing Date: 07/01/2026 at 17:00


• Reference: 06101

Liverpool Diocesan School’s Trust are excited to be growing our family with this Trust Site Manager role.

Purpose and objectives of the post:

To work strategically and operationally in order to support the Trust Estates Lead, Trust/School Business Managers, and Senior Leadership Teams in managing the school sites and facilities across the Trust, ensuring that all statutory requirements are met in relation to site management, cleanliness, security, maintenance and health and safety.

To work with the Trust Estates Lead and Trust/School Business Managers to ensure the most effective use of resources in support of the schools’ objectives.

To line manage the site supervisors and cleaners at specific schools as directed.

Salary: Trust Grade 8, SCP 18 – 23 (currently £31,537 - £34,434 per annum)

Hours: 36 hours per week (working hours must be flexible to meet the needs of the Schools/Trust), 52 weeks per year.

Accountable to: Trust Estates Lead/Trust or School Business Manager

Location: This post is based at the LDST Hub, 11 Damfield Lane, Maghull, L31 6DB. However, the post holder will be required to travel to schools across the Liverpool Diocese covering the Local Authority areas of Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, St. Helens, Warrington, Wigan, West Lancashire and Halton. Remote working will also be available when appropriate.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 7 th January at 5pm.

Interviews will take place on Friday 16 th January.

A candidate information pack can be downloaded from the LDST website, www.ldst.org.uk .

Liverpool Diocesan Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and, expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to this post is subject to 2 satisfactory references and verification of qualifications. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) and will be subject to an enhanced DBS certificate with a children’s barred list check. You will also be required to complete a criminal self-disclosure form if you are short-listed for the post.

How to apply

Completed application forms to be sent to [e-mail]