THE CANDIDATE
Dauntsey’s seeks to deliver an outstanding educational experience in all fields to its pupils. It requires staff with the ability and expertise to support this ambition. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will demonstrate the following: QUALIFICATIONS Essential: • Project Management qualifications. • Health and Safety qualifications. Desirable: • Degree qualified. • Professional qualification within the building/property industry. • NEBOSH National Certificate in Construction Health & Safety. • Understanding of CAD,
planning, organisation and implementation of projects. • Creation of 10-year budgets across departments and delivery of an annual budget. • Previous experience overseeing health and safety matters. • Experience of communicating with end users / customers (ie. parents). Desirable: • Previous experience within an independent school or other educational establishment. • An understanding of estates engineering (both digital and mechanical), eg. heating, electronic and electric systems. • An understanding of letting building contracts. SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Essential: • Excellent communication skills in both oral and written formats. • Excellent negotiating skills. • Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills. • Accuracy and attention to detail. • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise. • A working knowledge of property and planning law and regulations. • A good working knowledge of Health and Safety including fire safety. • Understanding sustainability and energy conservation.
Desirable: • Building trusted and
supportive relationships with colleagues. • Building relationships with external contractors to ensure high quality provision and value for money. ATTITUDE AND PERSONAL QUALITIES Essential: • Proven leadership qualities, energy, drive and determination. • Approachable and confident in dealing with a wide variety of people. • Tact and discretion. • Good humoured and patient. • A firm yet flexible approach with a capacity for hard work and sustained effort. • Empathy towards the ethos and principles of the school and understanding of the needs and challenges facing independent education.
Facilities management software and catering management software to include allergen, menu control and stock control.
• Committed to own
professional development.
TERMS & CONDITIONS This is a full time, full year appointment on a permanent contract to start in August or September 2023. Hours of work:
Desirable: • A strategic thinker, who is
EXPERIENCE Essential: • Previous experience of
able to translate strategy into practical realism.
The post holder will live on site and will be on call as required. A flexible approach to working hours is required, noting the requirements of a boarding school. Accommodation provided in a 3-bedroom property on the school grounds from mid-August 2023. The post holder is expected to live on site at all times except for when they are on annual leave. The cost of utilities and council tax will be covered by the post holder.
• A willingness to learn and adapt to changing requirements.
managing (multiple) teams in a fast moving and responsive environment. • Financial awareness and experience of budget management and control. • Previous experience in a related or similar role. • Significant project experience with proven skills in the
During term time – 42.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm with a one hour lunch break) plus Saturdays when the school is in session from 8.00am to 12:30pm (approx 26 Saturdays per year).
Outside term time – 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday 9am to 5.00pm).
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