Facilities Manager
Blenheim Schools
- Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
- Huddersfield, England, United Kingdom
About
Takes overall responsibility for premises and facility management across the school. Health & Safety Coordinator for the school including First Aid. Preparing for and attending the H&S Committee meetings, overall compliance and ensuring thatdocumentation is regularly updated. Supports the Bursar and wider school team in the preparation for and execution of regular internal and external H&S audits/reviews, and school inspections Accountable for ensuring facilities compliance across the school campuses. Includes fire safety, the scheduling of fire evacuations and security lock downs. Oversees an annual repair and maintenance schedule to include statutory maintenance and annual inspections in accordance with legislation. Reports allad hoc defects and manages the timely repairs. Conducts regular site walks to assess the presentation, function and working of the school grounds and facilities, creating action plans to address improvementareas. Responsible for site security, key holder duties, and ensuring open and closing of premises at designated times including weekends and events, as per agreed rota Manage the site teams across the campuses as well as the medical room: including day-to-day guidance, advice, performance management and support. To set, role-model and monitor high standards. Includes managing the site team rota to accommodate in and out of school hours activities and lettings. Support the organisation and management of internal and external events thatpromote the school to prospective and existing parents such as open days Support the organisation and management of external lettings and pro-actively look for opportunities to expand our lettings proposition. Maintain liaison with other specialist health, safety and fire safety roles appointed within the Schools, to co-ordinate compliance actions and provide acentral point of contact Provide and support SLT in development of property and facility development projects for the site(s)
What you'll bring
Relevant degree or vocational qualification. A self-starter who can operate with autonomy and learns quickly A skilled line manager who can lead and motivate a group of individuals with differing levels of experience and seniority. First class organisational and practical skills Proficiency with Electronic platforms (e.g. Microsoft Teams / App based Facilities Management systems). Ability to remain calm under pressure with an organised approach to tasks, with attention to detail Dedication to creating a school environment that is befitting of a paid-foreducation, and which enhances the student, colleague and parent experience A keen eye for detail, in both environmental and administrative aspects of the role. The role will necessitate both the oversight of the site team(s) and a hands-on approach Experience of managing facilities, ideally across multiple sites/locations Experience of managing an annual maintenance budget to deliver PPM and unplanned costs efficiently. Experience of managing large complex events Previous experience of working in a complex, busy, service-driven culture: ideally a school, but not limited to this environment Ability to attend call outs where necessary including out of hours / night-time.
Blenheim Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of background. Early applications are encouraged, we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to closing date for the right applicant.
Languages
- English
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