Warwick Independent Schools - Director of Facilities

Foundation properties, projects, developments etc. • manage and oversee the work of your direct reports and their teams when larger projects are underway and ensure day to day operational matters continue to run smoothly when projects are running). • development of agreed service levels, as well as monitoring to ensure standards are met.

Other

• To respond to other requests from time to time, according to the changing needs of the Foundation. • 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.

Environmental Sustainability

You will: •

Additional duties

support the development and implementation of the Foundation's Environmental sustainability strategy • have oversight of the Foundation's environmental impact and energy consumption targets

• The post holder must comply with the Data Protection Act 1988, the Computer Misuse Act 1990 and all other policies operating at the school. • To report any Health & Safety problems to the Health & Safety Manager.

Communication and Performance Management

You will: • be the conduit for effective communication between Senior Leadership Team, your Heads of Departments, and other relevant staff, on day-to- day matters, budgetary issues, and when events are being planned and delivered. • deliver effective periodic performance reviews for direct reports and oversee their personal development and training needs. • provide leadership to all staff within your team; ensuring that the necessary skill and competency levels are in place, developed or acquired. • continuously review the skills mix to ensure that the Foundation is able to operate as an informed client in all aspects of its estate and facility management activities. • represent the Foundation on estate and estate related matters and in dealings with the Foundation Board, District, County and National Authorities and other external organisations. report whenever required to the Foundation Board and/or Principals’ Group on all estates and operational related matters. • effectively manage the contracts, and partnerships, for those facilities that have been outsourced to external providers. Periodically review all services and facilities that are in- house.

Safeguarding and Protection of Children and Young Persons

In accordance with the Children’s Act 1989, on appointment post holders will be required to commit to their responsibilities with regards to safeguarding. In addition, offers of appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). These checks will highlight cautions, reprimands, and final warnings as well as any convictions. The post holder must not have any spent or unspent convictions that would prevent working with children. All staff are required to adhere to the School Policy on safeguarding and undertake training as required and ensure the safeguarding and well-being of children and young people at the school, in accordance with School policies.

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