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Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.
Leigh Academies Trust has a fantastic opportunity to appoint an experienced and knowledgeable Facilities Manager to join our Estates team, starting in as soon as possible. Our successful candidate will have previous premises management experience, taking full responsibility for the care and maintenance of the premises of Leigh Academy Wilmington.
You will be a key player in ensuring the high standards of compliance are maintained and that facilities are safe and fit for purpose. You will manage a team of Facilities Assistants and work closely with the Estates Service Delivery Manager to ensure that the internal and external environment is conducive to the promotion of learning.
A knowledge of Health and Safety is essential to this role as well as being able to communicate effectively.
Benefits of working as a Facilities Manager at a Leigh Academies Trust site;
* 25 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days + bank holidays based on 5 years\' service
* Full company closure and time off between Christmas and New Year
* You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team
* A flexible and proactive ethos
* Training and qualifications supported / encouraged
* Mileage allowance for travel between sites
* Paid overtime
* Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
* Free, on-site parking at every site
* Dedicated site office
This is a permanent, full time role offering £32,130 per annum as a starting salary.
Working with us at Leigh Academy Wilmington
Wilmington Academy, rated Outstanding by Ofsted in May 2023, provides a world-class education with a focus on academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. As an IB World School, we integrate the International Baccalaureate philosophy throughout our curriculum.
Our students, from diverse backgrounds, achieve exceptional results, with our value-added scores placing us in the top national band for similar schools. We offer the IB Career-related Programme for sixth formers and the IB Middle Years Programme for Key Stage 3. Students benefit from a calm, purposeful environment, extensive enrichment opportunities, and a strong pastoral program that prepares them for university or high-level apprenticeships.
We are a forward-thinking and supportive community, committed to professional development for our staff. We work collaboratively to ensure all students flourish and are well-prepared for a complex world.
Please view our website to find out more about Leigh Academy Wilmington.
Applying for this Opportunity
Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you would like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.
To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we're looking for.
Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
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