Total 4 Manager level Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Elland, Not recorded, HX5 0QG

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are entering an exciting time within the UST Central Estates and Facilities Team – As a smaller Multi Academy Trust with over 3500 pupils across 4 schools within 7 unique buildings, we recognise the depth of strategic and operational expertise required to align with the Department for Educations guidance on Good Estates Management and prepare for growth within the Academies Sector.

We are currently seeking to appoint an Assistant Operations Manager – Estates and Facilities to support the Trust Operations Manager – Estates and Facilities in providing operational support to our school leaders and in house FM Team as well as work strategically to assist in implementing the Estates Strategy for UST.

About the post

Working as part of the Central Office Estates Team, the role of our Assistant Operations Manager – Estates & Facilities is to provide strategic operational Facilities Management assistance of our 4 schools Based in Tower Hamlets and Greenwich.

You will be responsible for

• Contributing to the overall Strategic Planning of the Trusts’ Facilities Operations and to provide support and assistance to our Facilities Teams within the schools
• Regular Liaison with our School Facilities Managers to establish and prioritise the current operational need.
• Assisting with the coordination and day to day management of the school Facilities and Estates Teams.
• Contributing to the health and safety and fire and Security of the trust
• Liaising with the external letting's contracts and catering managers across all schools in the Trust

About you

The successful candidate for the role of Assistant Operations Manager will have:

• Experience working within a diverse Facilities and Estates Environment
• Good knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety policy and practices preferably in an educational environment
• Knowledge of contract administration
• Ability to procure contract services, evaluate performance and negotiate solutions with supplier
• Ability to form good working relationships both within the Trust and with external bodies and suppliers

What the school offers its staff

About Us

University Schools Trust (UST) is a partnership of schools, universities, and public and private sector bodies. We are uniquely placed to change the educational landscape for the pupils, staff, parents and wider communities whom we serve.

Established in September 2016, UST currently comprises four member schools located in two London Boroughs:

• St Paul’s Way School (SPW) 3 - 18 all-through school in Tower Hamlets

• Royal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS) 11 - 18 secondary school in Greenwich

• Cyril Jackson Primary School (CJPS) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets

• Sir William Burrough Primary School (SWB) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower Hamlets

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.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an individual who:

• be a confident communicator (written and oral),
• have significant experience of facilities management over a multi-site organisation,
• experience in managing staff remotely with this skill set.
• possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• have well-developed ICT skills,
• work well under pressure, working accurately with attention to detail, and meeting deadlines,
• be flexible in approach to working patterns.

What the school offers its staff

• an opportunity to be a member of a forward-thinking and innovative Operations team,
• the opportunity to lead the Facilities and Estates function that at end point will include Catholic schools in Bury, Bolton, Rochdale, Salford and Wigan,
• a caring and engaged group of stakeholders,
• a committed and highly supportive Central Team and Trust Board with a clear vision and high aspirations for the Trust,
• precise support for your own professional and spiritual development from both the Academy Trust and the Diocese,
• excellent local and borough wide collaborative links,
• generous 22.7% Local Government Pension Scheme employer contribution
• Recognition of continuous Local Government service (where applicable).
• Free onsite parking.
• Free onsite gym.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• A variety of onsite events, including weekly pop-up shops.

Commitment to safeguarding

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1074 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended 2013). All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check including Children’s barred list check and satisfactory references. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice: www.gov.uk/dbs. All applicants must complete the standard application form. An online search will be performed on shortlisted applicants in accordance with safeguarding procedures and KCSIE statutory guidance. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a self-disclosure form for cautions/convictions.

What skills and experience we're looking for

- 3-5 years’ experience in managing Estates and Facilities.

- Qualification in Estate Management / Construction / Facilities Management.

- Excellent understanding and knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and compliance.

- A proactive and innovative approach with strong problem-solving and project management skills.

- Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build robust relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.

- IT literate with experience of utilising CAFM systems.

- Flexible approach with willingness to travel to other school locations when required.

What the school offers its staff

The Lion Academy Trust is currently seeking to appoint a Trust Estates and Facilities Manager to join the Trust to oversee the Estate footprint to provide a safe and exceptional learning environment for all pupils and staff. The ideal candidate will have exceptional knowledge of estate and facilities management, strong stakeholder management with the ability to negotiate, and be proactive in managing a varied workload. At the heart of the Lion Academy Trust is our belief that School sets children up for life.We want to recruit staff that engage and inspire both pupils and colleagues. Idealcandidates will be resilient, hardworking and willing to go the extra mile to ensure thatour provision is 'Good or better, everyday’.

Salary Details:£54,129 - £57,201

Working Pattern: Full Time, 52 weeks

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will receive the Safeguarding Policy that outlines the duties and responsibilities of the employer and all employees.

What skills and experience we're looking for



We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled Facility Managers to fill these exciting new roles.



You will have considerable facility maintenance experience and be familiar with contract management. You will have a Health and Safety qualification (NEBOSH or equivalent) and will have an excellent understanding of health and safety, and all aspects of building maintenance. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a key role within a high performing multi-academy Trust. You will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to lead an effective team.



What the school offers its staff



Truro & Penwith Academy Trust (TPAT) is a trust of 34 schools from the Lands End peninsula to Liskeard. We have a shared mission to improve life chances for all children and young people in our schools.

We believe all children and young people are entitled to an excellent education and our schools are deeply committed to working with some of our most vulnerable and deprived communities. We are proud of our inclusive approach to curriculum whereby adaptations ensure all pupils have access to an ambitious curriculum.

Our schools are developing greater alignment in our use of technology through our Advantage programme of digital transformation, establishing core expectations around assessment and feedback.

We operate across three geographic hubs and we are establishing our fourth hub for south west Cornwall. Hubs provide opportunity for teachers, leaders and support teams to meet, share practice and continuously improve our education provision.

As a trust we deliver a full range of central services from an extensive professional team based in Truro. We offer HR, financial management, operations and estate management, health and safety, corporate governance and IT service support to all schools.



Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, workers, volunteers, governors and trustees to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks and will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced Check, a Safeguarding Self-Declaration Form and satisfactory online searches undertaken.