Estates Manager - St James Schools

Estates Manager - St James Schools

Estates Manager Candidate Information Pack

Contents

Welcome to St James Schools

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About Us

Job Description

Person Specification The Application Process

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Welcome

St James’ Independent Schools Trust comprises of three, fee-paying institutions for children aged 3 to 18 years old. The Preparatory School (incorporating a Nursery) and Senior Girls’ School are centrally located together in West London, close to Hammersmith and Kensington Olympia, whilst the Senior Boys’ School is located in Ashford, Surrey. The schools provide the ideal environment for nurturing and enriching the intellectual, emotional and spiritual development of our pupils; and in doing so create the perfect settings for academic excellence. Our teachers have outstanding subject knowledge and give their time generously to support the well-being and development of their pupils. We all enjoy the stimulating and positive atmosphere, characterised with generosity, kindness, mindfulness and mutual respect, where every member of the St James community is truly valued. I wish you good luck with your application.

William Wyatt Chief Operating Officer

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About Us

St James School was founded in January 1975. It was inspired by the desire of a number of parents who wanted to offer their own children and the children of future generations a different education to that available at the time. These parents were philosophically inclined and had come to value the importance of an education which provided spiritual enrichment as well as what could be described as the best of a traditional English education; a rigorous education steeped in the classical tradition and offering the best of artistic and academic culture. The aim was that the doors of the school should be open to all children and fees should be kept as low as possible in order to avoid having to turn people away for financial reasons. Our approach to academic study begins with the understanding that within every boy there is a brilliance and perfection waiting to be uncovered. Pupils at St James are not selected solely on their academic ability; strength of character and future potential are also of equal significance. Over the past five years we have achieved a 100% pass rate in both GCSE and A Level examinations with more than 90% of pupils achieving the top grades. The list of universities that our senior boys join makes for impressive reading. Our Senior Boys’ School is located in a beautiful 32 acre site in Ashford Surrey, which provides space for our students to pursue arts, drama and sport. It also allows our extensive extra-curricular activities to take place, these include: Cadets, The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme, Sailing Club, Mountain Biking, Climbing, Kayaking, to name but a few. St James Senior Boys’ School is one of the leading boys secondary schools in the country, where stillness, calm reflection and happiness create a remarkable atmosphere for learning and living.

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Estates Manager: Job Description

Duties

The following duties shall be deemed to be included in the professional duties you may be required to perform: • Promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact. • The Estates Manager is responsible for the day-to-day management of all facilities management services of the school estate and grounds. The post holder is responsible for ensuring that the school is a well-maintained, safe and secure site for all users. The Estates Manager will ensure high stand- ards of site supervision and effective use of resources to enhance the learning environment for stu- dents and staff.

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Key areas :

• Management of caretakers and groundstaff

• Premises related Health and Safety issues including compliance

• Management of maintenance and repairs and facilities care on site

• Manage and maintain work schedules and ensure quality control of works completed

• Act as Fire Safety Officer

• Transport management, alongside other staff

• Security of the school sites

• Budget management

• Contract management

• Project management

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Key tasks :

• Supervise the Site team and meet weekly with the Bursar to ensure effective communication within the team • Distribute tasks within the Site team according to skill level and availability • Check sites regularly for any potential Health and Safety issues. Take corrective action where necessary • Ensure the school complies with all current legislation in relation to site safety and facilities management; including the maintenance of appropriate records e.g. fire safety checks • Act as the Fire Safety Officer; be responsible for the installation and maintenance of equipment for the protection of, and escape from, fire • Complete Risk Assessments as required and take any corrective actions where necessary • Actively participate in the school’s Health and Safety Committee meetings • Undertake any other site related Health and Safety work as required • Maintain and manage a schedule of works to ensure that the site is kept operational. Prioritise work as appropriate • Complete all repair and maintenance tasks within capability as promptly as possible being aware of particular priorities and needs within the school • Maintain and manage the efficiency of installations and plan for electric and gas supply, heating, domestic hot water etc. • Part-management of the school bus network, alongside the bursar and other staff • Supervise the lighting and ventilation of the Schools buildings • Maintain the school grounds to a high standard; ensure grounds are litter free • Ensure accurate records are kept of all work carried out and liaise with the Bursar over prioritising work to be done • Provide lists of suitable contractors for larger maintenance contracts for selection and approval by the Bursar • Monitor the work undertaken • Manage the school minibuses • Oversee out of hours activities • Manage the day-to-day security of the school sites • Inform the Bursar in a timely manner of critical safety and security issues, and provide routine/ • Be mindful of best value at all times and discuss funding issues with the Bursar • Ensure that all works are carried out within the confines of allocated budgets • Monitor and check energy and water consumption to ensure efficiency • Manage the day-to-day contracted cleaning services and periodic deep cleaning routines In addition, the Estates Manager will be expected to carry out any reasonable instruction given by the Headteachers or such authorised person in order to ensure the efficient running of the school. progress management reports as required • Be main key holder for the school sites

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Person Specification

The person appointed will: • Have the ability to relate easily to a wide range of people, through an even temperament • Be a self-starter with strong organisational skills • Have plenty of stamina • Be flexible and adaptable • Have a clear understanding and caring of what a school is about • Be open minded and genuinely interested in developing themselves and their team

• Be able to use their own initiative • Have a clean current driving licence

Qualifications and experience: The person appointed will have: • A current certificate in NEBOSH NGC or ISOH • A qualification recognised within the building/engineering trade • Successful experience over a number of years as a practitioner in a building/engineering trade • Successful management experience • Excellent communication skills • Good IT skills Values The person appointed will express: • Can do: Must possess a positive attitude and display the ability to identify alternative solutions to problems • Rigorousness: A commitment to achieving the best solutions • Creativity: Endeavour to find new ways of doing things and learn from past experiences

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The Application Process

For a confidential and informal discussion, please contact our recruitment advisors Adam Spencer and Hayley Mintern at The Management Recruitment Group (MRG).

Adam Spencer T: 020 8892 0115 M: 07989 435 960 E: [email protected] Hayley Mintern T: 020 8892 0115 M: 07530 680 184 E: [email protected]

Applications should consist of a CV and covering statement outlining key matching experience and detailing your rationale for applying for the post. The closing date for applications is Closing date Sunday 6th June 2021.

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