Foundation Director OF ESTATES Candidate information Pack
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8 key responsibilities 11 about you 12 Salary & Benfits 13 How to apply 14 General Information
Welcome to The Princethorpe FOUNDATION About The Princethorpe Foundation
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The Estate 6 about the job role 7
foundation leadership team
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Thank you for your interest in the role of Director of Estates at the Princethorpe Foundation. We are delighted that you are considering joining us and we hope that you will wish to apply for this position once you have found out more about us. The Princethorpe Foundation is an incredibly exciting place. We pride ourselves on being a warm, kind and caring organisation, as well as being disciplined and aspirational. We cater for a wide range of children from a variety of backgrounds and have an outstanding record of academic success by getting the very best from our pupils. Our schools have amazing histories, beautiful buildings and grounds and are made up of people who are incredibly friendly, bright and energetic. We aim to treat every pupil as an individual, supporting them to grow into mature, resilient, well-rounded and “world ready” young people with a strong set of moral values to guide them through adult life. We have two rules for pupils and staff: “Be kind and always give your very best”. The Foundation Director of Estates is a new and exciting role that will focus on developing and delivering the Foundation’s strategic plans for its Estates, along with providing the highest standards of leadership and management for this large department. The successful candidate will report to the Foundation Bursar and work closely with myself, the Heads of our two preparatory schools and senior leaders across the Foundation. Welcome to THE Princethorpe FOUNDATION
We have ambitious plans for all our schools not least the construction of a new Science Centre at Princethorpe, our largest campus project
to date, which will cost £8 million and provide 10 brand- new, state-of-the-art science laboratories. The project will also enable the College to re-develop and cluster several other departments within the main school building. I am really looking forward to working closely with the new Director of Estates and the exciting work that lies ahead.
Ed Hester Senior Foundation Head and Headmaster of Princethorpe College
“Ours is a spirit of family and a spirit of friendship formed by kindness and understanding, by compromise and mutual forgiveness, by gentleness, humility and simplicity, by hospitality and a sense of humour.” Jules Chevalier, Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (founders of Princethorpe College)
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About The Princethorpe Foundation The Princethorpe Foundation welcomes children of all faiths and backgrounds and provides co-educational, independent day schooling with a strong Christian ethos. We support and nurture some 1,300 children from age two to eighteen years, through Little Crackers Nursery, Crackley Hall School, Crescent School and Princethorpe College. Princethorpe College Founded by the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in 1966, Princethorpe College is a Catholic, co-educational, HMC independent day school for around 930 pupils aged eleven to eighteen, with around 200 students in the Sixth Form. The College is renowned for its ‘spirit of family’ and the way in which it looks after its pupils and its staff. About one quarter of the children at Princethorpe are Catholic and Christ’s teaching in the Gospels on love, service, forgiveness and generosity of spirit is central to the school’s character and approach to learning. The atmosphere is warm, open and friendly. We combine academic rigour and hard work with a caring and holistic approach to education. Crackley Hall School Crackley Hall (IAPS and ISA) and Little Crackers is a high achieving, thriving and happy Catholic school and nursery of around 300 pupils aged 2 to 11 years, situated in Kenilworth. Originally founded in 1862 by the Sisters of Mercy and known as St Joseph’s Convent School, Crackley Hall is located in an attractive former country residence, built for John Siddeley, Lord Kenilworth, on the edge of the town.
St Joseph’s merged with Princethorpe College in 2001 to become The Warwickshire Independent Schools Foundation, now the Princethorpe Foundation. The older girls moved to Princethorpe and the junior school and nursery became co- educational. Crescent School The Crescent School (IAPS and ISA) is an independent preparatory co-educational day school for around 170 pupils aged 4 to 11 years. Originally founded in 1948 (having informally started in 1946) as a school for the children of Rugby School masters, it was housed in Rugby School buildings. Having opened its doors to children living in Rugby and the surrounding district, it outgrew its premises and, in 1988, purchased a purpose-built school in Bilton, a leafy, residential suburb approximately 2 miles south of Rugby town centre. In September 2016, the Crescent School merged with the Princethorpe Foundation.
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The estate
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About the Role
The Director will lead a dedicated team which of estates and grounds staff and will line manage: + the Foundation Estates Manager who is responsible for the management and co-ordination of the programme of reactive and long-term maintenance and the delivery of a range of smaller projects across the Foundation; + the Foundation Grounds Manager; + the Foundation Health and Safety Manager; + the Estates Co-ordinator. The post holder will have overall responsibility for all aspects of compliance and health and safety within Estates. The post holder will be a member of the Foundation Executive Committee (FEC) and chair both the Estates Working Group and the Health and Safety Committee as well as attending the Foundation Estates Committee.
This is a new and exciting role within the Foundation reporting to the Foundation Bursar but also working in close partnership with the Heads and senior leaders across the Foundation. The Director of Estates will be responsible for all aspects of the Foundation’s Estate across three locations. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and deliver the Foundation’s strategic plans for its Estates, providing the highest standards of leadership and management for the department. The successful candidate will have the capacity to develop a strategic vision. They will have successful leadership experience and advanced people managements skills. They will have first-class organizational skills and be a capable and effective user of IT. The successful candidate will be creative and innovative, capable of driving change and be able to capture efficiencies whilst ensuring the highest quality of delivery coupled with strong customer service. The Director will have responsibility for a Foundation-wide decarbonisation strategy.
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foundation leadership team
Eddie Tolcher Foundation Bursar
Ed Hester Senior Foundation Head and Headmaster of Princethorpe College
Rob Duigan Headmaster of Crackley Hall School
Joe Thackway Headmaster of Crescent School
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Key responsibilities
+ Manage staff involved in a broad range of key functions including the management and co- ordination of the programme of reactive and long- term maintenance programmes, all elements of the infrastructure, maintain and upgrade key data systems relating to the estate, carbon management projects and health and safety + Represent the Foundation on estate and estate- related matters and in dealings with the external bodies as agreed with the Foundation Bursar. + Effectively manage contractors and contracts ensuring service delivery, value for money and compliance with the Foundation’s requirements for health and safety and safeguarding policies and procedures. + Develop and implement processes and continuing improvement strategies that develop staff, services, and quality, promoting efficient and effective use of resources; + Line management of the Estates Manager, Grounds Manager, Health and Safety Manager and the Estates Co-ordinator. Projects + Effectively plan and deliver projects and developments in liaison with the Foundation Bursar to provide the required facilities across the Foundation to support the quality of the academic and co- curricular lives of the schools. + Commission or produce feasibility studies and prepare project briefs and detailed specifications in liaison with stakeholders.
Estates Strategy + Capital plans for the next 20 years - Science £8million project. + Lead the development and delivery of the Foundation’s Estates Strategy and Development Plans, whilst supporting the broader goals of the Foundation. + Prepare written reports for trustees and senior leaders regarding the Estates strategy and development plans and other matters including to the Foundation’s Estates Committee. + Ensure that the Foundation’s priorities and policies relating to the Estate department are leading-edge. + Be responsible for strategic risk management relating to the Estates department and the property portfolio. + Lead the Foundation Estates and Grounds teams and implement strategies which deliver a customer- centric approach. Leadership and management: + Provide inspiring leadership to motivate, develop and support the Estates team; + Ensure that the necessary skills and competency levels are in place, developed or acquired within each team + Ensure the department has a strong culture of customer service. + Review and improve the organisation of the department including the current working procedures and practices, management of records and related matters.
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Key responsibilities + Liaise with the Foundation’s professionals including architects as required. + Determine the method of project delivery including selection, appointment and supervision of competent contractors. + Ensure all works comply with relevant statute, regulations and industry best practice. + Prepare, manage and monitoring individual project budgets and taking corrective action where spending exceeds original budget forecasts. Maintenance strategy + Ensure that all works undertaken by the Estates Department take due account of the Foundation’s historic and heritage environment and that where appropriate they comply with listed building regulations and best building conservation practice. + Promote customer focused and responsive reactive maintenance services that are cost effective and of a high quality. + Conduct or instruct condition surveys, as required, and develop annual, planned preventative and long- term maintenance programmes for all buildings and facilities. + Ensure an appropriate management system to assist with planned maintenance and inspections/testing, the maintenance request/fault reporting system, and stock purchase/control. + Ensure a routine maintenance programme for the estate is prepared and implemented including programming of relevant condition surveys.
+ Ensure regular and timely maintenance, inspection, testing and servicing of M&E systems including (but not limited to): electrical systems; boilers; fire safety systems; emergency lighting; lightning protection; lifts; and other such systems. Risk management and compliance + Assume ultimate oversight of Health and Safety matters including contractors and projects in liaison with the Estates Manager and Heath and Safety manager. + Act as the Foundation’s lead competent person for Health and Safety. + Ensure statutory compliance across Estates activities and with the relevant statutory provisions of the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and associated regulations including monitoring of new developments; + Work with senior leaders to ensure a culture of health and safety with appropriate policies, plans, risk assessments and training + Ensure appropriate arrangements are in place for preventative and protective maintenance + Act as the responsible person in accordance with Asbestos, Fire and Legionella regulations; + Ensure regular compliance inspections and audits within defined areas of the estate and record notable instances. + Prepare reports on compliance for the Foundation Bursar, Health and Safety Committee and the Estates Committee; + Ensure the provision of half-termly Compliance Reports for the Heads, Foundation Bursar and trustees.
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Key responsibilities
Energy and sustainability: + Work with senior leaders to establish and implement a sustainability plan for the Foundation including energy reduction targets and a decarbonisation strategy. + Champion a culture of environmental awareness within the Estates Department ensuring that environmental considerations form part of all refurbishments and enhancements. + With the Foundation Bursar manage the relationship with energy consultants and suppliers to ensure best practice and value. + Interpret and analyse energy data to determine usage across the Estate to identify measures to reduce energy consumption. Financial: + Prepare and be responsible for the annual operating budget. + Monitor and manage financial performance against budgets, forecast annual outcomes and taking appropriate action where required. + Regularly review the supplier contracts and ensure a quality, value for money service for the Foundation ensuring a rigorous planned approach to procurement..
Other: + Responsible for the security of the premises and property of the Foundation. + Manage of cleaning contracts. + Participate in the Estates department ‘on-call’ rota for emergencies; Given the senior nature of the role, there is a need for flexibility to meet the changing requirements of the job role. The job holder is expected to work flexibly and for such reasonable hours as are necessary in order to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the post. The Foundation reserves the right to amend these duties from time to time according to business needs.
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About You
Knowledge and experience + Proven successful leadership and management experience in a senior position, managing, organising, and motivating multi-disciplinary teams, including successfully managing change. + A strong strategic focus complemented by sound technical and professional skills and knowledge + Demonstrable experience in financial and budget management including capital projects. + A very good understanding of property related statutory compliance requirements and legislation including but not limited to Asbestos, Legionella, Electrical Safety, Gas Safety, PUWER, Lifts and Building Regulations and Listed and Heritage Buildings. + Experience of working with executive, governing bodies and management teams. + Project management experience (in respect of properties) and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise multiple tasks and have a proactive approach to ensure deadlines are met. + Knowledge and experience of bidding for a budget, managing costs and expenditure to achieve best value and delivering projects within agreed budgets. + A strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation within a large organisation. + Substantial experience and knowledge of contract and tender procedures. + Excellent relationship building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
Skills and abilities + Previous experience of working in an educational setting + The ability to build and maintain positive and lasting relationships with a wide range of people. + Strong IT skills with the ability to use and manage ICT systems and resources effectively. + An excellent communicator, both in writing and orally, able to present and contribute effectively to meetings (both orally and through high quality writ-ten reports). + High level decision-making skills and ability to make difficult decisions. + Able to persuade, negotiate and influence others. + Diplomatic, tactful, and open-minded and able to work collaboratively. + Able to work under pressure, managing competing priorities and producing and delivering pragmatic solutions. + A customer service focus with an ability to form strong and productive working relationships with a wide range of colleagues. + A positive “can-do” attitude, looking to find creative solutions where appropriate. Qualifications + Relevant professional and academic qualifications. + Relevant health and safety qualifications (eg NEBOSH General Certificate). + Driving licence.
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Salary and benefits
Job Title: Foundation Director of Estates Salary: Competitive Fee Remission: 50% fee remission for children attending the Foundation’s schools, excluding Little Crackers Nursery Hours of Work: The team is operational Monday to Saturday. This role is expected to have a degree of flexibility Place of Work: Primarily based at Princethorpe College but working across all three sites. Reporting to: Foundation Bursar Holiday: 25 days plus 8 public holidays Other benefits + Pension Scheme + An excellent working environment in a beautiful rural location + Subsidised home-cooked school lunches are available for all staff, all dietary requirements are catered for, and evening meals provided where required + Staff well-being opportunities include sporting and musical activities and access to professional counselling services + Other benefits include on-site parking, a Cycle-to- Work Scheme, free eye tests, free flu vaccinations and personal accident insurance.
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HOW TO APPLY
Application form For a confidential discussion please contact our retained advisors Hayley Mintern or Michael Hewlett of The Management Recruitment Group on:
All candidates invited to interview must bring with them: Proof of ID and Right to Work in the UK + Current UK passport showing you are a British Citizen OR + Current Passport or National ID Card showing you are a national of the European Economic Area or Switzerland OR + Full birth or adoption certificate issued in the UK, dated within 12 months of birth. And where possible + An official document giving your permanent National Insurance Number. + If applicable, your Marriage Certificate or official documentation showing a change of name. See Qualifications below. + If available, your Current UK or European driving licence paper or new style photo card – if an older photo card, the paper counterpart must also be produced. At least one document must be photographic proof of ID. Educational/Professional Qualifications Qualification Certificates as listed on your application form. If the certificate is in your maiden name then a marriage certificate must be produced. If the successful candidate cannot produce original documents or certified copies, written confirmation of her/his relevant qualifications must be obtained from the awarding body. Proof of current address Utility bill or financial statement showing your current name and address, dated within last three months.
Hayley Mintern hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk 07530 680 184 Michael Hewlett michael.hewlett@mrgpeople.co.uk 07972 579 938
Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter (of no more than two pages) and sent to hayley.mintern@ mrgpeople.co.uk and michael.hewlett@mrgpeople.co.uk Closing date The closing date for applications is Sunday 9 January 2022. Interviews TEAMS interviews will be held for longlisted candidates on Saturday 15 January 2022. Shortlisted candidates will be invited into school for an in person interview week commencing Monday 17 January 2022. The areas the interview will explore will include suitability to work with children.
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general information Safeguarding Children The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the school’s child protection policy statement at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare or children in the school they must report any concerns to the Deputy Head (Pastoral) or the Headmaster.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). You should be aware that provision of false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal if the applicant has been selected, as well as referral to the relevant DfE and DBS agencies. Please refer to the Safer Recruitment Policy, which applies to all age ranges including Early Years, the Junior School and Senior School. This should be read alongside this brochure and contains a separate policy relating to the recruitment of ex-offenders at Annex A. The Safeguarding Policy, Behaviour Policy: Staff Code of Conduct, Safer Recruitment Policy and information on Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are available on the Employment Opportunities page of the website www.princethorpe.co.uk The Princethorpe Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The Foundation is an equal opportunities employer
Mandatory Training Safeguarding training Health & Safety induction General
The employee will need to satisfy the Foundation of medical fitness, integrity of information supplied and will be expected to sign a standard Foundation contract of employment. Safeguarding The Princethorpe Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared. During the recruitment process we will require a signed statement that the applicant is not on the barred list/List 99, disqualified from working with children, or subject to sanctions imposed by the Secretary of State or other regulatory body, and either has no convictions, cautions, or bind-overs, or has attached details of their record in a sealed envelope marked confidential.
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The Princethorpe Foundation
The Princethorpe Foundation Princethorpe Rugby CV23 9PX Telephone: 01926 634200 e-mail: post@princethorpe.co.uk www.princethorpe.co.uk
The Princethorpe Foundation, Company registered in England & Wales and Limited by Guarantee Number 4177718. Registered Charity Number 1087124. Registered Office: Princethorpe College, Princethorpe, Rugby CV23 9PX. © The Princethorpe Foundation 2021
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