Estates Hub Leader (West) - Wakefield

Job Details

• Salary Band J Points 32 to 25 (£42,839 to £46,142 per annum)
• Contractual hours: 37 hours per week
• Basis: Full time
• Location: West Hub (Wakefield), Region Rotherham
• Job reference: REQ23058
• Contract: Permanent
• Start date: As soon as possible

About the Role

We are seeking to appoint a proactive and organised Estates Hub Leader to provide professional leadership and operational management of facilities and estates services across our West Hub in Wakefield. The postholder will ensure the five academies in our West Hub benefit from safe, compliant, well maintained and high quality environments which are conducive to the learning and wellbeing of young people.

As an experienced and capable leader, the successful candidate will manage and quality assure the work of Premises Managers and their wider Premises teams, building capability, strengthening performance and ensuring effective deployment across the hub. A strong focus on statutory compliance, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), risk management and audit readiness will underpin the role, with issues identified early and escalated appropriately.

The Estates Hub Leader will work closely with leaders across academies and Shared Services to provide visible, hands on leadership across sites. They will conduct site walks, support local priorities, advise on estates and health and safety matters, and coordinate business continuity responses during incidents or emergencies. Contractor management is a key element of the role, ensuring safe working practices, service quality, contractual compliance and value for money.

The role will also support the Director of Estates and Chief Commercial & Operating Officer with strategic estates planning and delivery, including feeding robust condition data into the Trust's capital planning model and coordinating lifecycle and improvement projects. This includes playing a key role within the Department for Education (DfE) School Rebuilding Programme (SRP) project at a large secondary academy. The postholder will manage risks, liaise with suppliers and stakeholders, act as the central point of contact for the DfE and minimise academy disruption throughout the works.

About You

• Proactive and highly organised, able to plan ahead, prioritise effectively and keep multiple sites operating smoothly.
• Visible and hands on, with a practical approach and willingness to be present on site to monitor standards, coach teams and resolve issues.
• Flexible and mobile, with the ability to travel regularly between academies and meetings.
• A strong people leader, able to motivate their teams while building a consistent approach across the West Hub.
• Commercially aware and quality driven, able to challenge contractors appropriately, secure value for money and ensure safe working practices.
• Calm under pressure, able to respond decisively to incidents and emergencies, maintaining safety and business continuity.
• Committed to continuous improvement for our academies, always spotting opportunities to streamline processes, raise standards and improve the day to day experience for our young people, staff and visitors.
• Effective at building relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues and leaders across the Trust.

About Place Partnership

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking and ambitious organisation, driven by a genuine passion for the wellbeing, care and education of young people.

Place Partnership represents the voluntary merger of two strong and successful Trusts in South and West Yorkshire: Maltby Learning Trust (established 2014) and Accord Multi Academy Trust (founded 2016). From 1 September 2026, we will comprise 12 academies, supporting children and young people from early years through to Post 16.

We treat people with care and compassion, building belonging, and hold high expectations because everyone matters. We recognise that our people are our greatest strength, and as such, we offer a comprehensive suite of benefits as part of our commitment to wellbeing and professional growth.

Further Information

Visits are warmly welcomed and can be arranged. For further details regarding this opportunity, for an informal discussion regarding the role or to arrange a visit, please do not hesitate to contact .

Closing Date

Friday 5 June 2026 at 12 noon.

Interviews

Expected to take place between 9 June and 12 June 2026.

Legal and Equality information

Place Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, further details of which can be found at

Place Partnership is committed to providing a culture of inclusion, respect and equity of opportunity that attracts, supports, and retains high quality colleagues from all backgrounds and across all job roles.

Candidates will always be shortlisted based on the content of application against the job description and essential criteria without access to personal details information.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Place Partnership reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates above. Early applications are encouraged.

Benefits

• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 24/7 GP access
• Cash Healthcare plan
• Staff Rewards Gateway
• Smart Tech

Head Office

Riverside House
Main Street
Rotherham
S60 1AE