[ref. y54938017] Hub Site Manager - Bracknell
This will also include managing the schools’ estates contracts including the cleaning and grounds maintenance contracts, and ensuring direct reports comply with safety legislation and adhere to all safety policies and practices. This role is based at The Brakenhale School but will also be required to regularly visit and support any other schools currently in the Bracknell region and subsequent schools that come into the service hub.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth.
We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character.
We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.Main responsibilities:Be the primary contact for all school estates projects within the hub, under the direction of Regional Estates Manager and Capital Project Managers.To manage a range of re-decoration and maintenance work, as agreed with the Regional Estates Manager to ensure a high standard of repair & decoration throughout the schools, following GLT Safe System of Working protocols.Manage the site teams in undertaking activities to maintain safe and clean external environments e.g. gritting, litter picks, waste collection and removal, graffiti removal, safe access routes and keeping drains free from obstruction.To be responsible for ensuring Health and safety and compliance checks are undertaken across the hub, including: Fire, Asbestos, Legionella, vehicles, and to keep accurate online records and paperwork relating to statutory compliance, building, plant, and equipment servicing and maintenance.To arrange for maintenance work to be carried out by suitably qualified contractors, obtaining quotations, completing necessary paperwork, monitoring the safety of their working practices using the GLT Safe System of Working protocols, carrying out site inductions, reporting where possible on the quality of their work and follow up any apparent failures or further work required.Manage the cleaning and site staff, or where appropriate the monitoring of cleaning contractors.
Monitoring cleaning standards, ensuring corrective action as required and supporting during periods of absence, or where additional cleaning is required.Be aware of all out of hours activities at the schools within the hub, and arrange deployment of staff to ensure the opening, closing, heating, and availability of equipment as necessary.You will need:Experience of team line managementFull UK valid driving licence and use of suitable vehicle for travelling between multiple sites within the hub.Caretaking/Site Management experience in a school or similar environmentWorking knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice/legislationExperience of H&S compliance practices and Safe Systems of Working Willingness to participate in development and training opportunitiesA First Aid certificate, or willingness to train as a first aider, Fire Warden training, or willingness to train as a lead Fire WardenWhat’s in it for you:Professional development and career progressionGenerous pension schemeAn Employee Assistance ProgrammeGym DiscountsFree eye testsCycle to work schemeGreen car schemeBeing part of a great team and expanding organisationPlease download the recruitment pack for further information.Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 3rd October 2024.
We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know. Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.