School Estates Manager

The Governors of this Roman Catholic day school for pupils with autism, learning difficulties and complex needs are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, ambitious and committed Estates Manager who will join the school team at a very exciting stage of its journey. The School is part way through a 5-year, new School Building Project and this provides a fantastic opportunity for a suitably experienced and skilled Estates Manager, with a proven record of success. The position provides excellent opportunities for further career progression.

Job purpose

The Estates Manager is responsible for the Estates and Catering teams. The purpose of this role is to lead the implementation of an Estates strategy and to manage all aspects of the School’s properties upkeep, care, maintenance, security, health and safety and facilities management in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Additionally, to maintain refurbishments and other building advancements in terms of development and procurement and to act as the School representative with suppliers to the Estate, professional advisors (buildings) and contractors.

Critical to this role will be for the Estates Manager to coordinate and lead the School as it moves into its new buildings, securing a thorough understanding of the new build systems and how to secure best management practice of the new estate. 

The successful candidate will be:

• An excellent Estates Manager with the ability to inspire and develop a high-quality learning environment for the school community.
• An Estates Manager who is skilled and experienced in facilities management and in leading others.
• An Estates Manager with a clear understanding of the provision of outstanding safeguarding and health and safety activity. 
• A Manager with the vision and commitment to providing outstanding buildings, facilities and resources for the SEND community.
• Able to work as part of a team and to inspire others.
• Committed to sustaining and further developing the school and its Catholic ethos.

We will offer you:

• A creative and inclusive school committed to improving the lives of children & young people.
• An opportunity to shape the future of the school through the development of our new build project.
• A supportive and friendly environment.
• The opportunity to work in partnership with the other staff members in developing the learning culture of the school.
• An ambitious, dedicated and hardworking team, consistently supporting the school on its journey to outstanding.
• A Governing Body who is supportive and passionate about achieving the highest standards in all areas and who are committed to the professional development of the staff.

To apply for this role please download the application pack below and send all completed application documents to L.Hamilton@stjohnvianneyschool.co.uk

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