Estates & Compliance Manager

Salary

Band J, Points 32-35 (£42,840 - £46,142)

37 hours per week

Full time

Doncaster

Education – Non-Teaching, Management

23/02/2026

REQ
22340

St Francis CMAT Central Office with travel between schools

Permanent, full-time (37 hours per week, 52 working weeks)

Director of Operations

To support the Director of Operations in providing an effective estate management and compliance service to the schools in the CMAT.

NEBOSH or working towards

As soon as possible

9am on 6 March 2026

Will take place the following week.

Are you a motivated compliance expert looking for a high-impact role? This is an exciting time as we grow our central team, and we are offering a rare opportunity for a dedicated professional to join St Francis CMAT as our Estates & Compliance Manager. This is a pivotal position where you will work hand-in-hand with our school-based staff to ensure safety and excellence across the CMAT.

By implementing GEMS, you'll help us not only meet statutory requirements but consistently exceed them. We believe that great education starts with safe, optimally run schools; in this role, your expertise will ensure our resources are maximized, providing our staff with the best possible environment to work and our pupils with the space they need to thrive.

• Be self-motivated and have the ambition to develop as a leader with the support from the CMAT.
• Have good interpersonal skills that ensure organisational communication is effective and ensuring our schools feel fully supported.
• Work in liaison with the Director of Operations in providing an effective estate management and compliance service.
• Line manage where applicable.
• Be able to work with Headteachers and Facilities Supervisors to ensure schools are safe, legal and compliant.

• Be a member of the Trust Central Team and join a strong and dynamic team of professionals across our organization.
• Be supported in the continued development of a career in compliance management.
• Have access to the CMAT comprehensive professional development programme.
• Have access to the local government pension scheme and terms and conditions aligned to the National Joint Council for Local Government Services and a fantastic variety of staff benefits including our vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

To download an application pack, please visit our vacancies page at:

Please note:

Only CES Application Forms will be considered; we are unable to accept CVs alone.