Required as soon as possible
Due to the continued success and expansion of NELT, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Facilities Manager. Principally based at Ashington Academy but also supporting Bedlington Academy (PFI). The individual will be responsible for the daily operation of facilities at both sites managing a team of staff to deliver a safe, effective learning environment for all. Providing assurance to the Head of Estates that the school site and buildings are properly maintained and fully compliant.
We are looking to appoint a new Facilities Manager who is an enthusiastic and self-motivated person and who will play a key role in the effective operation, maintenance and compliance of our Trust schools in Northumberland to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for students, staff and visitors.
Applicants should have:
- Proven experience in Facilities Management and a minimum three years of experience in a similar management role including line management responsibilities and contractor management.
- Experience of monitoring and maintaining statutory regulatory compliance in relation to buildings and all installed services and be able to produce and deliver programmes of planned and preventative maintenance (PPM).
- Good commercial awareness and the ability to drive value for the school whilst promoting high levels of customer service and facility availability.
- A strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and risk assessment processes
- Excellent communication skills with both adults and children and the ability to demonstrate an understanding of safeguarding in the context of working with children is essential.
- Access to their own transport as this role involves travel to other trust sites.
Main duties:
- To ensure NELT Northumberland Schools are well presented and maintained to a high standard
- Responsibility for the day to day management of the NELT Northumberland sites, ensuring availability
- Management of the site teams, including performance appraisal
- Management of building and maintenance projects across sites
- Ensure Health and Safety legislation, and any other relevant NELT policies and procedures are complied with
- Manage the statutory testing programme through the Every Education system
- Monitor and manage the cost-effective use of utilities and ensure any associated systems and equipment are in good working order
- Identify and rectify safety, security and maintenance issues around site and report findings appropriately
- Ensure community use and school lettings are effectively managed
- Responsibility for site access and security, ensuring appropriate procedures are followed
- Support the Head of Estates with the development of new processes to support and protect the effective operation and safeguarding of school sites
- Liaise with and monitor the work of on-site contractors
- Ensure facilities equipment is fit for purpose and properly maintained
- Manage school transport across between sites
Applications forms and further details are available below or please contact Sally Hudson, Head of School on 01670 812166. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit on 01670 812166
Please return forms by email or by post to Jade Hutton, Office Manager at Bedlington Academy, Palace Road, Bedlington, NE22 7DS. [email protected].
The closing date is 11 July 2018 12 noon, and interviews will be week commencing 16 July 2018.
The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS check.
The North East Learning Trust and is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We want to develop a more diverse workforce and we positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Applicants with disabilities will be invited for interview if the essential job criteria are met.
Please note that the Childcare Disqualifications Regulations 2009 apply to this position and therefore you are required to complete the “disqualification by association” declaration form. Should you be successful in your application for this post, your appointment cannot be progressed without this declaration.