Caterham School - Commercial & Facilities Manager

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills and Experience: • Previous experience in a similar role; the education sector would be an advantage but is not an essential requirement. • Collaborative and able to work effectively with multiple stakeholders with varied priorities and requirements. • Excellent understanding of customer service and the ability to deliver a customer-focused service at all times. • Able to demonstrate commercial acumen, diplomacy and negotiation skills. • An understanding of the importance of the academic requirements of an independent school and an ability to balance these in relation to the needs of lettings. • Very high standards with an eye for detail. • Able to communicate assertively and persuasively both orally and in writing. • Ability to produce and interpret relevant financial information; including the preparation of effective budgets and monitoring income & expenditures against them. • Effective procurement and contract negotiating skills and experience. • Effective leadership skills; able to establish an appropriate and independent working relationship with a range of staff and third parties. • Proven management skills with experience of managing a diverse team and working to deadlines. • Appropriate IT skills including competency in Microsoft Office. Qualifications:

• Degree in Facilities Management or Hospitality sector • Member of a reverent professional body ie: BIFM or IoH

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