Estates And Facilities Manager

Salary: £45,311 – £54,084 (per annum)

Contract Type: Permanent                               

Hours: Full Time

Location: All Campuses

The Estates and Facilities Manager will be directly responsible to the Deputy Principal. The role will lead and manage the Estates and Facilities team, and require liaison with learners, other support staff, lecturers, the College leadership team and external organisations.

The post-holder will be a member of the College Leadership Team (CLT) and will work closely with the College Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strong, positive and inspirational leadership at College Leadership Team (CLT) level to promote quality improvement in response to feedback from learners, parents, partners, employers, staff, inspectors and accrediting bodies on the quality of services;
• Provide clear day-to-day leadership in the development and delivery of the Estates and Facilities department in line with the standards and expectations required throughout the College; and
• Maintain and develop comprehensive and integrated physical resource planning for the College to create the basis for fully exploiting the potential of the College’s physical resource.

Key Person Specification Requirements:

• HND/HNC or equivalent, and NEBOSH certificate
• Full and valid UK driving licence;
• Evidence of continuous professional development specific to this area;
• Extensive evidence of successful management of facilities in a customer focused environment;
• Excellent working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation;
• Excellent working knowledge of budget management;
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion in work and the learning environment;
• Up-to-date occupational experience; and
• Enhanced DBS check.

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached for further details.

If you’re interested in this new opportunity, you can apply by sending a completed application form to [email protected] by 09:00 on 2 August 2024.

The selection process will take place on w/c 12 August 2024.

Benefits:

• Access to world-class facilities, the use of cutting-edge technologies and digital platforms;
• Competitive salary;
• Pension Scheme;
• 35 days holiday (plus bank holidays);
• Professional Development;
• College ‘Count Me In’ social platform;
• Onsite Fitness and Childcare Facilities;
• Employee benefit platform;
• Onsite Costa, Café, Shop, Restaurants, Hair and Beauty Salon; and
• Free onsite parking.

If you wish to discuss any aspects of the role prior to making an application, then please email [email protected] where arrangements will be made for a discussion with the relevant department.  

Cheshire College South and West is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Successful applicants will be required to provide a DBS Disclosure, Right to Work evidence and original qualification certificates. Online checks will be carried out and references will be sought.