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SalarySalary £67,000-75,000
Permanent – Full-time (52 weeks per year)
We are currently working with a fantastic academy in Wandsworth to help recruit for an Estates & Operations Director to provide strategic leadership and management for all aspects of the school’s estate, health and safety, building projects, premises and logistics across the site.
You will be responsible for developing, leading and managing operational and premises staff ensuring that the resources and systems of the academy are deployed effectively to achieve the education aims of the academy.
Estates Director Summary:
- Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.
- Ensure high standards of site supervision and effective use of resources to enhance the learning environment for pupils and staff.
- Manage the Academy’s Estates budget, ensuring that spend is managed in line with approved budgets and input into termly forecast/budgeting process, analysing and reviewing strategic plans for Academy’s operational areas.
- Strategic oversight to work with and develop the Premises Assistants to manage out of hours cover, investigate and respond to emergency callouts as needed, Health and Safety at Work requirements.
- Responsible for all people management aspects for Premises Assistants, Office Manager and Catering Manager, including their recruitment, performance management and training to ensure high levels of performance and productivity.
Estates Director Requirements:
- Relevant first aid qualification (desirable)
- IOSH certification (desirable)
- Relevant Health and Safety qualifications and/or willingness to undergo training as required.
- Sound training in one or more of the following – plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance.
- Licensed to drive a minibus.
- A team player that can work collaboratively as well as using own initiative.
- Experience leading, coaching and motivating staff.
- Understanding of relevant legislation, policies, procedures and the ability to apply this understanding to real situations.
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Estates Director | Wandsworth | INDNCB
