Estates and Facilities Manager

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Relevant estates and facilities site management experience.
• A proactive approach to identifying areas for improvement.
• Experience of managing budgets and understanding estates spending trends
• Skills in all aspects of basic building maintenance and general repairs.
• Good knowledge and understanding of Health and safety management systems.
• Good computer literacy, the ability to use a range of Microsoft products, as part of the day-to-day work.
• The ability to work effectively and independently without supervision.
• A proactive, and supportive approach to staff and stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to observing the daily operations of the site and being vigilant to risks.
• Can do attitude.
• The ability to works well in a fast-paced environment and calm emergency situations.
• The ability to adapt to change.
• A tidy and well organised manner.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• A good sense of humour.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to prioritise, and plan work out in advance in an organised manner.
• Good record management skills, especially in relation to testing and controls.

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to work with a progressive and forward-thinking multi-academy trust, where you are making a difference to the lives of young people.
• Opportunities for development and career progression
• Extensive induction programme and ongoing CPD and training
• A range of staff benefits including
• one wellbeing day per term (after a qualifying period, pro rata for part time employees),
• access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• workplace pension scheme (LGPS)
• Free eye test for DSE users
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free tea and coffee
• Refer a friend bonus (up to £500)
• A positive and friendly working environment

Commitment to safeguarding

Posts classed as having a high degree of contact with children or vulnerable adults are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All post holders are subject to the necessary pre-employment check, including a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check, including a Child/Adult’s Barred List check (where applicable to the role in question).