Facilities Manager

Job title: Facilities Manager

Location: Wallington and Carshalton

Salary: (£46,044 - £49,086) Excludes cost of living allowance (TBC)

Spinal Point: PO4 

Contract: Permanent

Start Date: December 2024 or Soon after

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and dedicated Facilities Manager to join an exemplary SEND provision in Wallington and Carshalton.

This is an exciting opportunity to take on a managerial role within the campuses.

Major expansion plans and building projects are in the pipeline as Sherwood Park Schools continues to expand its building assets.

This role requires a highly focused individual who is well organised and passionate about making a difference for our campuses and the local communities. The successful candidate will be a highly efficient individual experienced in all aspects of health and safety, fire risk management, and project management, including but not limited to all aspects of Facilities Management with an exemplary attention to detail.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To be responsible to the School Business Leader (SBL) for various duties relating to the security, operations, facilities management and monitoring of the school site, including the management and supervision of contractors on site.
• To lead a team to ensure that the school buildings, facilities, and grounds are maintained to the highest possible standard and are in proper working order. This will ensure compliance with relevant Health, Safety, and welfare legislation and provide a safe working environment for all facility users.
• To work with the SBL / Headteacher in support of future developmental activity, e.g., new builds, commercial use, procurement.
• To be the lead contact for all site/facilities issues.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Previous substantial experience within an FM / Site / Building environment.
• Practical experience and knowledge of health & safety legislation and its application in a multi-user sit and ability to lead a small team and allocate work.
• Time management and communication skills.
• Able to cope with the physical demands and changing priorities of the post.
• The post holder needs a good level of practical skills, which may have been gained from various sources, e.g., working in a trade, previous FM experience, etc., and experience working in a multi-disciplinary role with a range of customers.

These may include:

• buildings and grounds maintenance, I.T. to include FM software,
• spreadsheets, databases; safe use of ladders and platforms, manual handling techniques, fire
• safety measures, security issues (including re-programming alarms), safe use of power tools,
• boiler maintenance, locksmith techniques, cleaning and maintenance of floor coverings
• Use of specialist equipment; expert knowledge and skills when undertaking professional trade jobs, e.g., plumbing, welding, etc. COSHH issues, electrical safety, procurement/contractor lists / financial regulations, and waste disposal procedures.

Please see the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, search and please click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the TES website https://www.tes.com/jobs/ and complete our online application form.

Or Visit our school website https://www.sherwoodpark.org.uk/Vacancies/ website to download the pack and email your completed application to recruitment@sherwoodpark.org.uk Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for this post is 11.00 am on Thursday 7th November 2024. Interviews will take place week commencing 11th November 2024.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact recruitment@sherwoodpark.org.uk

Sherwood Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, Right to Work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.