An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Central Trust Team at Co-op Academies Trust. We are recruiting new Regional Managers for Property and H&S. 

Please submit your expression of interest to Carol Mitsi by 7th April 2025 outlining why you would like the opportunity to join this dynamic and reactive Business Operations Team.

We are recruiting 4 colleagues, across 4 regions:

• Greater Manchester
• Merseyside
• Staffordshore
• West Yorkshire

As Regional Manager of Property and H&S, you will be responsible for the following:

• A fantastic opportunity to support all stakeholders in the delivery of compliant services and good estates management within the Facilities Management Support Teams. 
• You will have the opportunity to signpost stakeholders to the most appropriate and relevant H&S legislation and add capacity to the Business Operations Team across the Trust.
• This role works alongside our finance colleagues to ensure Headteachers and Business Managers have the correct information and supports the procurement procedures in line with the Trust’s Financial Regulations and Procedures
• The Business Operations Team manages a wide ranging and diverse set of properties and works closely together to ensure excellent Property Asset Management, including insurance and valuations. You will have the opportunity to become a valued addition to the team. 
• The Business Operations Team supports the due diligence process for schools joining the Trust. Your professional skills and abilities will enhance the development of the Trust Growth Strategy and the onboarding of new schools.
• This exciting opportunity will allow candidates to experience the development of brand new schools from inception to pupil occupation. This is a rare opportunity to see new build development throughout the whole process. You will also work closely with reputable, national building contractors post build during the processes for defects, latent defects and building warranties.

You will also work closely with all Headteachers property managers, business managers, site staff and external, third party representatives. You will work closely with the COO and the Central Trust SLT members. and Regional Directors. You will contribute towards the overall management of the Trust’s building assets portfolio.

Successful candidates will be experienced professionals in the business operations realm feel comfortable to challenge (and be challenged) and feel confident in doing so. You will be proactive, well organised and passionate about creating the best possible environment for all staff, students and stakeholders.  Experience of working in facilities management and facilities maintenance at senior level is essential. It is desirable for you to have the relevant Health & Safety qualification but this will be discussed at interview.  

Co-op Academies Trust aims to provide an outstanding education for all our learners, founded on the Co-op values at the heart of the community.  It is responsible for 39 academies across Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, the Wirral and Stoke-on-Trent, with the Co-op Group acting as the sponsor.

You’ll join a talented staff team and a successful partnership of schools which is committed to raising the educational ambitions in the communities it serves and ensure that the buildings and environment are safe, warm and dry. 

For further detailed information please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. 

How to apply

Closing date: 31st March 2025

Interviews: Thursday 17th April

Application Process: please submit a 500 word personal statement outlining how you meet the criteria detailed in the job description and person specification. 

To find out further information about Co-op Academies Trust visit:

Co-op Academies Trust - Home (coopacademies.co.uk)

If you’d like to have an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Carol Mitsi, Head of Property and H&S, email carol.mitsi@coopacademies.co.uk

Co-op Academies Trust is an aware employer committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, with appropriate children's barred list check. A person who is included in the childrens or adults barred list commits an offence if they engage in regulated activity from which they are barred.

We value variety and individual differences, and aim to create a culture, environment and practices at all levels which encompass acceptance, respect and inclusion. Co-op Academies Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.