JOB DESCRIPTION
with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including Headteachers, Governors, Trustees and other third-par- ty organisations. • To convene and lead various steering groups / committees to shape the de- sign and delivery of services on a site by site basis. Estates Development • To lead the development of a pro- gramme of capital works across the Trust, working with specialist consult- ants and school leaders to assess need and viability. • To effectively engage with local stake- holders and other related parties in all estates development. • To act as the first point of contact with- in the Trust for individual capital pro- jects, working alongside Premises Man- agers and school leaders. Facilities Management • To lead a team of site-specific staff working to enable the effective day-to- day operation of school sites, ensuring the facilities are well maintained and fit for purpose. • To ensure that all work inspection and testing schedules are adhered to, keep- ing accurate records for compliance. • To act as the first point of contact for various external contracts, for example cleaning, energy supplies and other maintenance agreements. Catering Provision • To act as the strategic contact for the overall catering contract for the Trust, managing the strategic relationship and ensuring value for money. • To work alongside Headteachers to ensure the catering provision at each school is fit for purpose and aligned with the needs to students. Health & Safety • To lead the development of all aspects of health and safety matters within the Trust including the health and safety
policy, fire safety and emergency plan- ning. • To work alongside Headteachers and other staff at each school to ensure their activities and premises are secure and safe, acting as the contact for our external audit. • To ensure all compliance and reporting requirements are satisfied, including the accurate recording and reporting of all RIDDOR to the HSE.
Job Title
Director of Estates & Facilities
Reporting To
Chief Operating Officer
Management Responsibility 3 x Premises Managers
Various estates and facilities related contracts Various site-specific commercial contracts Trust-wide catering contract
Salary Scale
L18 – L22 (£70,870- £77,795) per annum
3. GENERAL DUTIES
Employer Pension
22% (Local Government Pension Scheme - www.lgpsmember.org) Generous annual leave allowance Off-peak membership to David Lloyd Cheam Access to EAP scheme Cycle to work scheme Eye Test Vouchers Onsite parking at schools where possible
• Work flexibly and closely with the Exec- utive Team to ensure Trust objectives and KPIs are achieved, which may in- clude external meetings and evening work when required. • Be responsible for budget and efficient resource management, controlling income and expenditure within an agreed budget, complying with the Trust’s financial regulations and other policies and procedures. • As part of the senior leadership team contribute to the success of the Trust and achievement of objectives in rela- tion to finance and property strategy. • Follow Trust policies and procedures, with particular attention to health and safety, safeguarding, prevent, risk man- agement, equality and diversity, quality, values and behaviours. • Attend training as necessary and up- date your own CPD (continuous pro- fessional development) and record and complete within timescales all manda- tory training courses. • Perform other duties as may be re- quired by the CEO or COO. • Work effectively with cross Trust lead- ers, managers and staff to achieve the objectives of the post, fostering a cul- ture of openness, transparency and a solution focussed approach. • Keep up to date with changes in leg- islation so the Trust maintains its legal requirement and high standards and expectations in all that it does.
Other Benefits
Working Location
Minimum three days per week on site within the Schools Flexible based on the needs of the Trust and the individual
1. PURPOSE OF THE POST
To be a key member of the Trust’s senior leadership team, contributing at a strate- gic level to the success of our students, our staff and the Trust as a whole.
Working alongside the COO, to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Trust (and associated schools) for all matters related to the following areas: • Estates development: leading a pro- gramme of capital works to ensure they are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard across multiple sites. • Facilities management: leading a team of staff and other contract workers to ensure the school premises are well maintained and functional. • Catering: managing the relationship with a third-party contract to deliver high-quality catering for students and staff at multiple sites. • Health and safety: taking overall respon- sibility for the health and safety infra- structure across the Trust, working with individual schools on day-to-day man- agement.
2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategy, Accountability & Stakeholder Management • To take senior responsibility and ac- countability for areas of work delegated to the role on behalf of the Trust Board, Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer. • To be the budget holder for a number of allocated areas, managing expend- iture and income targets within the framework agreed by the Trust. • To develop and deliver an estates strat- egy and masterplan for the Trust that considers the changing needs of our schools, our students and our staff. • To build effective working relationships
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