Estates Coordinator

Estates Coordinator

We welcome applications for this support post to commence as soon as possible. We are recruiting for two positions, one permanent and one temporary to cover a period of maternity leave for one year. The role can be full time or part time (minimum of 4 days per week).

The Role

To assist the Estates department in pro-actively supporting the strategic and operational delivery across the college’s estate and Lancaster University School of Mathematics (LUSoM). This role will be instrumental in supporting the management of the Estate, including the coordination of college & LUSoM projects, property management, building maintenance, site utilities, service agreements and Health & Safety compliance.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Lead on the management of robust information and stakeholder communication on behalf of the Estates Department
• Support the efficient management of capital projects, liaising with key internal and external stakeholders
• With the aid of external advisers, provide support to ensure Health and Safety compliance across college and LUSoM.
• Lead on the Implementation of Department for Education (DfE) GEMS guidance to support and manage the college site effectively
• Lead on and/or support estates projects
• Provide support to ensure the estate is efficiently run with regards to energy management, financial spend, overseeing usage and reporting on trends
• Prepare documentation and reports ensuring information is robust, accurate and well presented
• Support the development of property and estates strategies
• Provide support for the Lancaster University School of Mathematics

For the full job description please see attached ‘Job Pack’.

The Successful Candidate

Cardinal Newman College is a wonderful place to work, and this is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our dynamic and friendly team. In this exciting role, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment and take a leading role in supporting the strategic and operational success of our department’s goals.

The Estates Department is seeking someone with experience of working in a busy environment, capable of managing competing demands and maintaining data. The ideal candidate will have excellent organisational and administrative skills, a high level of attention to detail and accuracy, and be an excellent communicator with a can-do attitude. 

You should display the values, attitudes, and behaviours consistent with the Catholic Ethos of the College and have a commitment to equality/diversity and the safeguarding of young people and vulnerable adults.

Terms and Conditions

Hours: 37 hours per week, full year. Starting and finishing times as agreed. Part time hours, with a minimum of four days per week, will also be considered.

Salary: The post will be paid on the Sixth Form Colleges’ Support Staff Pay Spine at points 11 to 14 pro rata to £26,097 to £28,549 per annum.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 11.59pm on Sunday 22nd September 2024. We do ask that you accept, in the interests of economy, that if you have not heard from us by the end mid-October that you have not been selected for interview on this occasion.

Why work at Cardinal Newman College?

We are a happy and thriving Catholic Sixth Form College committed to equality and diversity, welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds into our community irrespective of their religion or belief, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, marital or pregnancy status.

An outstanding college in every aspect, Cardinal Newman is one of the highest performing Sixth Form Colleges nationally for Value Added. We recognise the invaluable contribution our dedicated staff make to the success of our students and the College as whole. As such, our aim is to foster a culture where staff feel valued and supported.

We also offer a range of excellent staff benefits, including: 

• Generous Pension schemes for both teachers and support staff 
• Pro rata to 22 days holiday (increasing to 25 days after 5 years’ service) plus 4 concessionary days and bank holidays for support staff
• A genuine commitment to staff health and wellbeing
• Access to a salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
• Access to the Cycle to Work Scheme and Techscheme
• Free use of the on-site gym 
• Access to professional development and the opportunity to undertake professional qualifications through apprenticeships
• Flu Vouchers
• Staff savings scheme

More detailed information on further staff benefits can be found within our staff perks document attached.

Further Information

Further details are available at http://www.cardinalnewman.ac.uk/ or by telephone to the college on 01772 460181 or 07730 521 540. All offers of appointment are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Clearance as well as a range of other safer recruitment checks.