Estates & Facilities Manager

Salary: £48,000 – £51,600 per year

Dedicate Recruitment is working in partnership with this small Multi Academy Trust, comprising of five schools, three special schools, one primary and a teaching school.

Due to succession planning, they are now seeking to appoint an experience Estates & Facilities Manager to ensure the smooth operation of all five schools in North London, on an immediate basis.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and leading a team of four staff, you will lead in delivering an efficient and cost effective Estates/Facilities Management and Risk Management service, which is fully compliant. Liaising with outsourced contractors for premises staff, M&E, lettings, cleaning and management of Joint User Agreements.

You will be accountable for all budget management for each of the premises, monitor KPI’s of outsourced contracts and make best use of IT packages for reporting processes to ensure maximum efficiency. Support and develop the existing Premises Team and ensure there is clear leadership in place.

The successful candidate will have a degree or equivalent qualification in Building Services or Facilities Management, coupled with excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation. You will possess good communication skills, both written and verbal, with a track record in leading teams, and be confident in a front facing role.

This is a diverse and varied opportunity and requires flexibility and excellent organisation skills. The role is to start as soon as possible on a temporary basis with a view to a permanent appointment.

In return you will be joining a collaborative Trust, with strong CPD and support for the right candidate.

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