Estates Operations Manager

Overview of Position

Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic Education to our children and pupils. We are seeking to expand our central team and appoint an Estates Operations Manager to support our Director of Operations and Estates Team.

As the successful candidate, you will be a humble and credible, outstanding and highly motivated individual who will be a key member of Emmaus CAT’s Central Team.

This post would be suitable for:

A capable and highly experienced Estates professional who can support the development, maintenance and compliance of the school estate across Emmaus CAT and be a leading advocate of our Environment and Estates strategy.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in an estates operations management role, whilst having knowledge of statutory requirements, Computer-Aided Facilities Management systems and Energy Optimisation. Previous experience of working in an educational setting is desirable however, the candidate must have experience of managing a multi-site complex.

The Estates Operations Manager will work collaboratively with our existing Estates Operations Manager to support estates and environment development across our family of schools to enable Emmaus CAT to successfully deliver the best education for all our children and pupils.

This is a high-profile role for an inspirational individual. With a flexible and calm approach, you will share best practice across our schools, draw on the talents of staff and build on our many strengths.

Closing Date: Wednesday 8th April 2026, 9am

Interview Date: Thursday 16th April 2026

Other Information:

Applications need to be made using the CES application form, available from the Emmaus website Estates Operations Manager | Emmaus CAT.

Please return completed application forms and supporting documents to Jodie Urmston, Office Manager at Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust by email; recruitment@emmauscat.com

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS application and will be subject to further safer recruitment checks, such as references, with ID documents retained on file. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check, as part of our due-diligence in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.