Candidate information pack Maintenance and MinorWorks Manager
Contents
3 About us 5 Welcome 7 About our estate 8 Our structure 11 The role 14 About you 16 Working for us 17 Application process
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About us
Uppingham School, founded in 1584, is a leading co-educational independent boarding school, which runs 24/7 in term-time. It has a strong academic profile and excellent pastoral care with an international reputation, and state- of-the-art science, sports and music facilities. The school has 830 pupils, aged 13-18, who are accommodated in 15 boarding houses and taught by over 20 academic departments. The pupils also participate in numerous extra- curricular activities such as sports, music and drama. The schools employs circa 550 staff across both academic and non academic staff including: marketing, estates, finance, HR, IT, operations (catering, cleaning, and procurement), health and safety, and the School’s trading subsidiary.
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Headmaster’sWelcome
We may be a school with a long and proud heritage, yet we look forward into the twenty-first century with imagination and confidence. The value of an all-round education, in which each individual and their talents come first, is fundamental to the Uppingham experience. Our community values people. We are warm, compassionate and mutually supportive. Here, generosity of spirit and respect matter. We have the balance in our worldview to take the time to enjoy life. Our pupils, in all their diversity, are appreciated for who they are. They shape the community and, supported by staff who truly care, make Uppingham the rich and happy place it is. Uppingham’s commitment to a holistic education is historic and wholehearted. Intellectual rigour, exploration, critical analysis, creativity, risk-taking, communication, teamwork – all are central to the way we guide, nurture and inspire our young people. Likewise, we fundamentally value the broader aspects of the curriculum – the creative, visual and expressive arts, music, theatre, sport.
“Uppingham is a vibrant, stimulating, energetic and forward-looking school.”
“It is central to our philosophy that Uppinghamians aspire to bring the best out of themselves intellectually and creatively”.
Academic ambition matters. Our pupils demand to be stimulated, challenged and inspired by their teachers. In turn, we want their academic education to be thought-provoking, intense, and life-changing. We care about who our pupils become. We believe in the transformative power of education. In the context of the 21st Century, it will be our pupils’ personal qualities and values, not just exam results, that will set them apart. Our role is to give young people the skills, confidence and capabilities to navigate their own paths through life – and the unshakeable sense of self they need to influence the world around them for the better.
Dr Richard J Maloney Headmaster
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About our estate
The estate covers 125 non-contiguous acres, almost one mile apart at its extremities and interspersed by town housing and retail properties. It includes 59 acres of playing fields, 14 acres of gardens, and a built estate of 80 buildings, of which 23 are listed (Grade I & II), across 775,000 sq ft. Buildings include teaching blocks, assembly buildings, boarding houses, staff housing, administrative and technical accommodation, and sports facilities. The school has an ambitious master plan to improve and renew elements of the Estate, which have included boarding houses, a music school, a sports centre and an RIBANational award- winning Science Centre completed in 2014. Reporting to the Estates Director, the Estates team comprises of circa 40 people. The team is responsible for maintenance, grounds and gardens, estates compliance, porterage and security.
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Our structure
Uppingham Leadership Team (ULT)
Headmaster (Chair)
Senior Deputy Head
Bursar
Deputy Head Academic
Finance Director
Director of Information Systems
Registrar
Marketing Director
Development Director
Commercial Director (UK)
Estates Director
Operations and Procurement Director
HR Director
Educational Leadership Team (ELT)
Business Support Leadership Team (BSLT)
Headmaster (Chair)
Bursar (Chair)
Operations and Procurement Director
Senior Deputy Head
Deputy Head Academic
Director of Information Systems
Marketing Director
Development Director
Finance Director
Estates Director
HR Director
Commercial Director (UK)
Registrar
Assistant Head Data/Asset Management
Assistant Head Teacher Development
Assistant Head Co-curricular
Assistant Head Pastoral
Assistant Head Sixth Form
H&S Manager
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BSLT – Detail
Bursar/ Clerk to Trustees
PA
Operations and Procurement Director
Director of Information Systems
Finance Director
Estates Director
HR Director
Commercial Director (UK)
H&S Manager
Lettings Sports Centre School Shop Miscellaneous trading
Contract catering Procurement Operations contracts Cleaning: Boarding Houses Central buildings
Accounts Funding Treasury Payroll Reception
Building Projects Building Systems Maintenance Estate compliance Environment Energy
IT Infrastructure Client services Databases & software
HR services Recruitment Wellbeing Pay & benefits Staff housing
Health & Safety Fire safety Transport
IT Training Telephony
Grounds Gardens Security Porterage
FINANCE BUILDINGS ENERGY & EXTERIOR
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
PEOPLE
HEALTH & SAFETY
TRADING OPERATIONS & PROCUREMENT
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The role
Job purpose To manage the maintenance of Uppingham School’s built estate by devising a maintenance strategy and implementing that strategy, with a strong emphasis on preventative, cyclical and life- cycle planning, using Flow360 as the School’s computer-aided facilities management system. To deliver a high standard of service by planning ahead, designing work streams and deploying resources: this includes line managing the in-house maintenance team (15 staff) and commissioning work from external consultants and contractors. To ensure the statutory compliance of building services and ensure Health and Safety and risk management practices are embedded in the work of the maintenance function. Your accountabilities Strategy: create and implement a maintenance strategy to maintain the School’s built estate to reduce dependence on reactive works ; maximise reliance on planned, preventative maintenance based on cyclical programmes and taking account of life-cycle planning; undertake condition surveys to inform the strategy; create a culture of forward planning; seek the most efficient and cost-effective balance between an in-house maintenance team and external contractors; and provide building services advice and support to Estates staff, contractors and consultants. Team leadership: lead and motivate the maintenance team of 15 staff, which currently consists of a Building Services team (electricians; plumbers) and a Building Fabrics team (joiners; decorators; multi-skilled operatives); develop a culture of collective responsibility; develop staff talent and skills; manage performance; modernise working practices and increase productivity, quality and morale; chair departmental meetings; develop decision-making and technical skills in department staff; identify future talent and ensure effective succession planning; and, as a senior manager, be on call to resolve emergency situations. Maintenance work: Manage the schools maintenance programme through the allocate work orders to in-house team and external contractors to ensure both PPM schedules and reactive maintenance jobs are completed in line with service requirements; manage external maintenance and/or project contractors to ensure services are carried out in compliance with written specifications, induction processes, contract
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The role (continued)
requirements, key performance indicators and professional standards; ensure a fully managed handover process for all Uppingham School projects; commissioning, O&Ms, warranties, training for maintenance/other School, updating PPMs, asset registers, CAD drawings, maintenance contract and manage defect liability issues. Service and standards: champion and improve customer service and develop effective working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders; undertake the efficient and productive deployment of resources; supervise the quality of work, whether by the in-house team or external contractors; design systems and procedures to effect change and improve service delivery; undertake regular building inspections and work audits to inform a culture of continual improvement. You will ensure all works are delivered in line with the building regulations and statutory compliance. CAFM system (‘Flow360’): utilise the software system to maintain reactive, planned and PPMworkflows to enable effective and efficient management of both the in-house teams and external contractors and to enable the production of ad-hoc and monthly reports to monitor performance against a SLA and KPIs. Compliance: work closely with the Estates Compliance and Asset Manager, undertaking remedial work to ensure the School meets its statutory and regulatory compliance obligations; adhere to risk assessments, method statements, Construction Design Management (CDM) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) regulations, permits towork etc.; ensure all statutory training requirements are undertaken and recorded. Standardisation: lead and implement a programme to standardise parts (electrical, heating, ironmongery, etc.) used across the built Estate in order to simplify procurement, ensure replacement availability, and reduce costs; liaise closelywith the Project Manager in relation to newbuilding design. Financial and procurement: ensure that expenditure remains within budget at all times, liaising closely with the Estates Director and Finance Department about costs, forecasts and accurate accruals; meet the School’s tendering rules; manage financial processes such as purchase orders, quotations, work orders and cost information for all works, ensuring accurate invoice coding and approval.
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About you
Qualifications: • Membership of a recognised building services/estates management professional body e.g. IWFM, CEng, RICS, CIOB, CIBSEc. • Health and Safety Qualification: IOSHManaging Safely or equivalent Skills and experience: • Team leadership at a senior level, able to lead by encouragement as well as by managing performance • Experience of a facilities or property management role in a large, multi-site organisation, with multiple stakeholders, ideally within the education sector • Experience of undertaking condition surveys and formulating life cycle and long-termmaintenance plans. • Knowledge of statutory buildings legislation including Building Regulations, L8, DDA, COSHH, Asbestos, CDM regulations, ACOPs etc. • Contract management skills, including contractor supervision, management and monitoring • Experience of using a CAFM system and configuring it to use the management information output for planning strategy • Experience of procurement procedures including writing project business cases, briefs and specifications to tender evaluation and award. • Budgetary management experience • Excellent records, document and data management, including asset databases and management of assets • Self-motivated with strong sense of strategy and forward vision • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks or projects to deadline and budget • Personable, supportive and able to motivate a team, working collaboratively towards a culture which engages colleagues and fosters ideas • Strong belief in the continuous improvement of customer service • Diplomacy and sense of humour • Be willing to work flexibly and outside normal school hours if reasonably requested to do so. Personal qualities: • Excellent interpersonal and written skills
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Key relationships
Direct reports: • Services Supervisor (team of electrical, plumbing and heating operatives) • Fabric Supervisor (team of joinery, decoration and multi- skilled operatives) Estates personnel: • Estates Contracts and Compliance Manager • Estates Project Manager (delivery of infrastructure and major projects) • Estates Asset Manager (Systems & Data)
• Gardens Manager • Grounds Manager • Maintenance Administrator • Estates Co-ordinator • Cad Superviser
Other School personnel: • Health & Safety Manager • Bursar • Finance Director • HR Director • Housemasters/mistresses, Heads of Department Membership of wider teams: • Health and Safety Executive, chaired by Health and Safety Manager • Health and Safety Committee, chaired by Health and Safety Manager
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Working hours Monday-Friday 39 hours per week. Terms and conditions
Benefits
Holidays The annual holiday entitlement is 30 working days, of which up to 5 days must be taken over the Christmas period. Public holidays in term time are normal working days; a day off in lieu is given at another time. Pension scheme Defined contribution scheme: employee contribution matched by School by factor of two, up to 10%maximum. Benefits • 50% contribution to premiums for School’s private health scheme • Death in service cover with a lump sum of twice annual salary • Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual admin fee) • Free staff lunches in term-time • School fee day place discount for children of staff • Retail and restaurant discounts, via Sodexo platform • Cycle to work scheme • Free annual flu jabs • Westfield health care package • Recognised as a “Disability Confident” employer • Recognised as a “Mindful” employer Safeguarding The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy 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 of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or to the Headmaster.
Some out of hours work will be required, as befits a senior managerial position, including possible emergency attendance.
Salary £55,000
Probation period 6 months
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Application process
To arrange a confidential briefing conversation, please contact our advisors Hayley Mintern and Melanie Pye of MRG.
Melanie Pye melanie.pye@mrgpeople.co.uk 07530 734 568 Hayley Mintern hayley.mintern@mrgpeople.co.uk 07530 680 184
Applications should include a comprehensive CV.
Closing date for applications will be Sunday 10th April 2022.
1st stage interview: Tuesday 26th April 2022 Final stage interview: Thursday 5th May 2022
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