Job Description
Stephen Perse is a leader in modern independent education, superbly well placed, both to meet the challenges, and to seize the opportunities, presented by its future. Any school, indeed, any group of schools, is only as strong as its people. Stephen Perse boasts exceptional people across all of its schools and nurseries, and invests in their recruitment, development and empowerment to ensure our pupils benefit from excellent role models, outstanding support and exceptional teaching. As Principal, I consider this investment in our people to be of utmost importance. At Stephen Perse, all are united in embracing the modern world and in seeking to help our pupils to find and take their place in it, as confident, socially responsible adults. We seek to attract people who are inspired by this challenge, people who share our values, people who are passionate about our collective vision of developing the change-makers of the future.
Lead and Develop a HighPerforming Maintenance Team to Deliver Exceptional Service
Lead and Deliver Refurbishment and Maintenance Projects
Lead and Implement a Proactive Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) Program
Ensure Regulatory and Health and Safety Compliance within the management of the School estate
Lead provision of excellent building services, and responsive maintenance
Oversee All Financial Aspects of the Estates Function, Ensuring Efficiency and Value
Benefits * 30 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas closure * Salary sacrifice tech and cycle to work schemes* * Rail season ticket loan / discount on Greater Anglia train travel * Free lunch and refreshments provided * Contributory pension scheme - matching up to 7% * Life assurance scheme * Annual flu immunisation * Many of the sites offer covered bike parking * Free access to the Cambridge University Botanic Garden * Access to private health and dental plan subscriptions * A staff discount on school fees of 50% (pro rata for part time and term time) should staff have a child at any school (from Reception to Year 13) within Stephen Perse (from September 2025)
Desired Skills and Experience
Relevant qualification in Engineering or Real Estate and Facilities Management
Valid UK driver's licence Educated to degree level or similar
Current relevant health & safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH)
Experience in a relevant role e.g. M&E and Building Services Management or Engineering
Excellent hands-on practical skills and experience in building maintenance, e.g. mechanical, carpentry, electrical, etc.
Specific technical knowledge regarding commercial building plan e.g. HVAC systems or other M&E disciplines Experience of coordinating and managing contractors and suppliers Experience of working with new builds / major refurbishment projects
Experience working within educational environments Sound understanding of local and planning process
Proficiency in relevant health and safety legislative and compliance items Interest and experience in energy conservation and sustainability
Morgan Hunt is a multi-award-winning recruitment business for interim, contract and temporary recruitment and acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer. Job suitability is assessed on merit in accordance with the individual's skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.
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