Qualifications and experience
* Degree in related subject or ability to demonstrate equivalent experience
* An appropriate formal qualification in facilities management/health and safety or equivalent subject
* Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and influencing skills to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
* Strong change management and project management skills
* Ability to effectively plan and manage estates data, systems, programmes and functions to produce strategies and plans
* Experience of working at a senior level in estates/facilities management/asset management capacity
* Experience of developing and implementing long-term estates and facilities management strategies that support the achievement of business objectives
* Experience in managing significant capital programs and complex projects simultaneously
* Experience of delivering estates/facilities management services in the education sector
* Experience of formulating and managing the delivery of planned maintenance activities/projects
* Experience of managing change and implementing new systems/procedures/controls
* Experience of supporting the merger or transfer of estates and/or assets into an organisational structure
* Working knowledge of health and safety practices (e.g. IOSH, COSHH and Fire Safety) and the ability to work within the trust’s health and safety policies, regulations and code of conduct
* Deep knowledge of estates management, construction, facilities management, and relevant legal and statutory requirements
* Knowledge of contract review and evaluation practices and processes for PFI
The school offers its staff
* Local Government Pension Scheme membership – 17.5% employer contribution rate
* Free 24/7 advice line for counselling, support and legal advice
* Opportunities for training/CPD and to lead Trust transformation programmes
* 32 days annual leave every year + bank holidays
* Bespoke induction, leadership and professional development
* Hybrid/agile working opportunities
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Access to a Blue Light discount card
* Free staff car park (EVAT main site)
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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