Estates Manager

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Job description

Estates Manager

Location: Stoke D Abernon Cobham, Surrey, UK

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Contract type: Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week)

Hours: 8.30am until 5.00pm, Monday to Friday (with a half hour lunch break)

Start date: January 2025

Founded in 1963 by the world-renowned violinist and educator, the school provides a place for musically gifted children from around the world to develop their talents to the highest level within a stimulating academic environment. It was accorded the status of Centre for Excellence in the Performing Arts in 1973 and has a global reputation as one of the world s leading music schools.

Today s school provides a holistic education for around 90 exceptional pupils aged from 9 to 19, with specialist tuition on the stringed instruments, piano, classical guitar, harp and composition. Pupils split their time between their academic and musical studies and are given many opportunities to perform in front of an audience. Concerts take place regularly in The Hall, but also in local state schools, care homes and churches, carrying on the belief in the importance of giving back to the community.

The Role

In a school, there is nothing more important than keeping the children and staff safe. The Estates Manager will be responsible for taking the lead role in the maintenance, safe operation and condition of the services, facilities and infrastructure of the school site with a focus on quality of service and ensuring best practice and will have an integral role in the Health & Safety of the School. You will work closely with the Bursar and their fantastic maintenance and housekeeping teams.

Key Responsibilities

Planned Maintenance:

• Maintaining, monitoring and recording the rolling planned maintenance programme, to include internal and external fabric and finishes, mechanical and electrical services and infrastructure, where appropriate obtaining advice from consultants and trusted contractors on specific areas within the site.
• Overseeing the management of all plant and machinery, including the swimming pool, and recommending and overseeing major improvements or replacements of plant as required.
• Liaising with contractors as required.
• Producing regular reports on the progress of the maintenance programme and budget.
• Procuring contracts by the most time-and cost-effective route ensuring at all times value for money and compliance.
• Managing the Housekeeping and Maintenance teams to ensure the School site is maintained to the highest standards possible.
• Delivery and maintaining the Helpdesk and systems, ensuring all service work requests are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner and communicate the resolution process as appropriate.
• Undertake emergency out-of-hours call-out services when necessary.
• Liaising with the Commercial Manager regarding planned work services, providing details of anticipated dates etc.

Health and Safety:

• Actively seek to implement the School s Health & Safety Policy.
• Reporting all accidents and incidents to the Health and Safety Steering Committee and informing them of any concerns regarding Health & Safety.
• Liaising with staff and visiting contractors to ensure compliance with legislation and school policy and undertake induction sessions with relevant workers regarding site specific health and safety matters, safe systems of work and risk assessments.
• Taking responsibility for ensuring adequate inspections are made, records kept, and necessary work carried out.

Skills and Qualifications

Ability to organise, manage and motivate teams from a variety of professions and trades to enable high morale and high productivity.

Ability to oversee minor construction projects and planned maintenance programmes.

Problem solving and pragmatics decision making.

Outstanding written and aural communication skills.

Work collaboratively with the School s Leadership Team.

Outstanding attention to detail.

Ability to prioritise complex issues successfully.

Self-motivated.

Energy and vision.

Enhanced DBS check

UK right to work check

UK and EEA prohibited list checks

Satisfactory references

Medical declaration

Verification of qualifications

Maths & English GCSE or equivalent

First Aid at Work

Clean driving licence

Benefits

Free School lunch during term times

Free parking

Use of the School s swimming pool when available

Free lunchtime concerts

Discounted tickets to other school events

24/7 access to DAS counselling services

24/7 access to AXA Thrive app for mental wellbeing

AXA Health telephone line access for medical support and advice

Life Assurance

A health cash plan provided by Medicash

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable School, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Closing date for applications: Monday 18 November 2024

They reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

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