Financial
Continuing Professional Development
• Oversight of Accident and Incident Reporting, including RIDDOR. • Responsible for running the School Health, Safety & Security (H&SS) sub-Committee and reporting to the Governors’ H&SS Committee.
• Obtain and keep up to date a nationally recognised First Aid certificate. • The postholder will take responsibility for ensuring they keep up to date with changes in legislation and best practice and engage with personal professional development as agreed with the Bursar.
• Responsible for preparation of annual budgets for relevant areas, control of spend against budget and preparing termly expenditure forecasts. • Take responsibility for the efficient procurement, tendering and appointment of professional consultants, advisors, contractors and suppliers. In particular: • Responsible for School insurances and
Compliance and Control
• Ensure compliance with all relevant Independent School Standards relating to H&S, premises or other areas of responsibility. • Manage and co-ordinate statutory inspection and servicing schedules to ensure full compliance with all legislation, including (but not limited to) fire and alarm systems, lighting, air conditioning, asbestos, water testing, PAT testing, and COSHH. • Ensure safe working practices are employed and that all relevant staff are properly trained and competent in the operation of any equipment put into their charge. • Ensure all relevant Risk Assessments are in place and are reviewed and updated regularly. • Monitor the performance, health and safety practices, licences, insurances, and DBS clearances of contractors, reporting any deficiencies to the Bursar.
General
related questions and claims. • Responsible for leasing and maintenance of School vehicles. • Responsible for energy procurement using expert broker services.
• Maintain comprehensive records, electronically, for all areas of responsibility. • Implement and review School policies pertinent to all areas of responsibility, and support and uphold the School’s policies.
Other Duties
Sustainability
• The Director of Operations and Estates will be required to attend a number of school activities outside of normal working hours, including weekend Open Days and some evening School events. • On occasion, site attendance may be needed to deal with emergency call-outs.
• Responsible for developing and delivering environmental sustainability improvements in School operations and facilities. • Responsible for energy usage tracking and driving measures to reduce carbon emissions.
Health & Safety and Security
• Take responsibility for the management of Health and Safety at the School, ensuring all statutory requirements are met (as set out in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent H&S legislation).
This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment or modification at any time after consultation with the post holder, to reflect the changing needs of the School
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