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SalaryAn exciting opportunity has arisen for an Estate Manager to support this school's Site managers, Grounds, Maintenance and Cleaning teams from February / March 2024.
Estate Manager
Maidenhead, SL6 6AW
- Full time, permanent
- Salary competitive dependent on experience
- Monday to Friday (8:00am – 5:30pm)
Please Note: Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK
About the role:
As an Estate Manager for our client, you will be responsible for coaching, leading, and managing an efficient premises management service across multiple sites. You will ensure that the school meets all necessary health and safety legislation and high maintenance standards.
To be successful in this role you will need experience in facilities management, great organisational skills coupled with excellent communication and people skills, as well as a solid understanding of relevant Health and Safety legislation and practices.
Key responsibilities include:
- Day to day Facilities Management
- Maintenance / Development Projects
- Health and Safety
- Line Management Responsibilities
- Management of cleaning operation
Working hours:
This is a full-time post working 45 hours per week, all year round, Monday to Friday. Hours of work will be between approximately 8.00am to 5.30pm. The post holder will also be expected to participate in emergency call out arrangements.
Generous Benefits:
In return, our client offers a positive working environment, with supportive colleagues and regular opportunities for professional development and training. You can also expect to receive the following:
- A flexible pension scheme
- Regular opportunities for career progression and development
- Provision of meals and refreshments during the school day (when the kitchen is operational)
- Death in service cover
- Personal accident insurance
- Cycle to work scheme
How to apply for the role:
If you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.
You must be authorised to work in the UK. No agencies please.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Our client are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo Child Protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to an assessment of their ability to perform the duties of the post applied for, candidates invited to attend for interview should expect further discussion relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT CHECKS
In accordance with Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy, you are advised that all posts within the school will have the opportunity for unsupervised contact with children and therefore all shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a self-declaration form to declare any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not “protected” as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). This is regardless of whether any such convictions, caution, reprimand or final warning is considered ‘spent’ or ‘unspent’.
The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are “protected” and not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with the client: this will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offence(s).
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