Uppingham - Estates Contracts & Compliance Manager

The role

Job purpose To work proactively with the Estates Department to establish and maintain a safe and statutory compliant environment for pupils, colleagues and visitors. To support the Estates Team by providing operational management, documentation, record keeping, monitoring, auditing and statutory compliance services relating to the management, safety and development of the estate. To lead the Estates team in the procurement and management of contracts, maintaining central records for all contracts and related information i.e. contractor insurance, contractor evaluation records, performance monitoring against agreed standards. To ensure the effective and efficient delivery of a key front line service, maintaining a customer focus at all times. About the person We are looking for a process-driven character who can identify problems and provide structured solutions within a dynamic environment. The ability to communicate well at all levels and think flexibly are essential, as are a developed understanding of both Health and Safety and the built environment. The importance of record keeping, auditing and statutory compliance of the built and landscaped environment is at the heart of this role. An understanding of its impact on how people lead their lives in a round-the-clock community, and how it can contribute to the School’s success, will be central to the appointee’s own success. An appreciation of the value of independent education and the life of a seven-day-a-week boarding school is fundamental. Your accountabilities Compliance: To act as an expert technical point of contact ensuring that the School is compliant at all times with all relevant legislation, regulations and statutory testing pertaining to the Estate, including health and safety, fire safety, asbestos, legionella, electrical safety, gas, pupil safeguarding, etc.; Organisation and Strategy: Creation, implementation and delivery of a comprehensive risk-based Compliance Monitoring Programme. Setting and communicating clear short, medium and long-term plans for the compliance requirement of the School estate; implementing these plans in consultation with the Estates team.

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Estates Contracts and Compliance Manager

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