Colfe's School - Director of Operations & Estates

About You

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Education / Qualifications / Training

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Education to Degree level. Membership of relevant professional organisation (e.g. BIFM/CIOB/RICS). Formal health and safety training.

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Experience

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Significant experience in the management of buildings and grounds. Significant experience managing health and safety across multiple sites & excellent knowledge of health and safety legislation. Strong track record in project management with capability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Experience of on-site management of building works and projects. A strong communicator with experience of managing teams. Proven experience of building effective relationships with major suppliers, contractors and advisors. Experience of compiling and monitoring budgets relevant to estates and facilities management. Experience of working in a school or educational environment.

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Skills / Characteristics

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Commitment to health and safety and compliance. A positive, can-do, flexible attitude with the ability to analyse and evaluate options and to provide appropriate solutions. Highly organised and accurate, with an eye for detail and able to work to tight deadlines. High levels of numeracy and literacy skills. Good knowledge of Excel and Word. An appreciation and understanding of independent education.

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Key relationships

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Internal: Bursar, Head, Senior Leadership Team, Schoolkeepers, Grounds and Facilities Teams, Governors, colleagues External: Contractors, suppliers, external professional advisors and consultants, parents

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