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Estates Officer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Hydref 2024 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 03 Tachwedd 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Chester, Not recorded, CH1 1QP |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 5e6cdb71-7c7a-489b-8037-170d94f5928c |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, ambitious and highly skilled Estates Officer who will join the Trust at an exciting time of growth and innovation.
We have already completed extensive building project work at a number of our schools, including: Rudheath Senior Academy, Grosvenor Park CofE Academy and Ellesmere Primary School. The job now is to build on those successes, secure new opportunities, and ensure all schools in the trust are maintained to the highest standard.
The Estates Officer will provide operational leadership for all matters related to the Trust’s premises, facilities, and health & safety. Implementing Trust-wide policies and procedures, delivering strong facilities management leadership in the organisation and the planning of maintenance, security, transport, buildings, and grounds.
For newly affiliated schools joining the trust, the Estates Officer will provide essential guidance and support in building and estates compliance. You will ensure a solid understanding of new building systems and establish best practices for effective estate management.
You will be an expert in health & safety legislation and practice, and have extensive knowledge of good estate management, with excellent proficiency in written and verbal communication and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, including external authorities/bodies, headteachers, business managers and caretakers alike.
This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to shape the future of our schools and create environments where everyone can excel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilities Strategy:
• Ensure best value in multi-location work.
• Create and implement a capital development programme and Estate Management Plan.
• Provide out-of-hours emergency support and key holder responsibilities.
Team Leadership:
• Manage and mentor Site Managers and central facility staff.
• Collaborate with headteachers and provide CPD opportunities.
• Support capital funding bids.
Compliance Monitoring:
• Monitor health and safety legislation, advising on compliance.
• Lead risk and emergency management strategies.
Collaboration with Stakeholders:
• Ensure effective collaboration with headteachers and Trust Managers.
• Foster strong relationships with site teams.
Sustainability Initiatives:
• Develop energy conservation practices and reduce the Trust’s carbon footprint.
• Work towards carbon neutrality.
• Oversee contractors, waste management, and disaster recovery plans.
Safeguarding:
• Ensure contractors have appropriate DBS checks.
• Promote the welfare of children and comply with child protection policies.
Health & Safety Leadership:
• Act as the Trust’s Health & Safety Coordinator, ensuring compliance with COSHH and Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Serve as Asbestos Control Manager, Fire Safety Lead, and Legionella Control Manager. Conduct annual reviews and stay updated on legislative changes.
• Develop and communicate health & safety policies and oversee staff training.
Budget Management:
• Oversee and manage budgets, providing accurate financial information.
Information Management:
• Maintain records and ensure data protection and confidentiality.
Shortlisting and Interviews to be held w/b 4th November 20204
What the school offers its staff
WHAT WE OFFER OUR STAFF
• Access to local government pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.8%.
• Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
• Bespoke professional development opportunities.
• Travel expenses.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
• Positive recognition culture.
• Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, ambitious and highly skilled Estates Officer who will join the Trust at an exciting time of growth and innovation.
We have already completed extensive building project work at a number of our schools, including: Rudheath Senior Academy, Grosvenor Park CofE Academy and Ellesmere Primary School. The job now is to build on those successes, secure new opportunities, and ensure all schools in the trust are maintained to the highest standard.
The Estates Officer will provide operational leadership for all matters related to the Trust’s premises, facilities, and health & safety. Implementing Trust-wide policies and procedures, delivering strong facilities management leadership in the organisation and the planning of maintenance, security, transport, buildings, and grounds.
For newly affiliated schools joining the trust, the Estates Officer will provide essential guidance and support in building and estates compliance. You will ensure a solid understanding of new building systems and establish best practices for effective estate management.
You will be an expert in health & safety legislation and practice, and have extensive knowledge of good estate management, with excellent proficiency in written and verbal communication and the ability to work with a range of stakeholders, including external authorities/bodies, headteachers, business managers and caretakers alike.
This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to shape the future of our schools and create environments where everyone can excel.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilities Strategy:
• Ensure best value in multi-location work.
• Create and implement a capital development programme and Estate Management Plan.
• Provide out-of-hours emergency support and key holder responsibilities.
Team Leadership:
• Manage and mentor Site Managers and central facility staff.
• Collaborate with headteachers and provide CPD opportunities.
• Support capital funding bids.
Compliance Monitoring:
• Monitor health and safety legislation, advising on compliance.
• Lead risk and emergency management strategies.
Collaboration with Stakeholders:
• Ensure effective collaboration with headteachers and Trust Managers.
• Foster strong relationships with site teams.
Sustainability Initiatives:
• Develop energy conservation practices and reduce the Trust’s carbon footprint.
• Work towards carbon neutrality.
• Oversee contractors, waste management, and disaster recovery plans.
Safeguarding:
• Ensure contractors have appropriate DBS checks.
• Promote the welfare of children and comply with child protection policies.
Health & Safety Leadership:
• Act as the Trust’s Health & Safety Coordinator, ensuring compliance with COSHH and Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Serve as Asbestos Control Manager, Fire Safety Lead, and Legionella Control Manager. Conduct annual reviews and stay updated on legislative changes.
• Develop and communicate health & safety policies and oversee staff training.
Budget Management:
• Oversee and manage budgets, providing accurate financial information.
Information Management:
• Maintain records and ensure data protection and confidentiality.
Shortlisting and Interviews to be held w/b 4th November 20204
What the school offers its staff
WHAT WE OFFER OUR STAFF
• Access to local government pension scheme with employer contributions of 21.8%.
• Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
• Bespoke professional development opportunities.
• Travel expenses.
• Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
• Positive recognition culture.
• Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.