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Synergy Multi-Academy Trust are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Estates and Operations.
You will be responsible for ensuring that our various school sites and buildings are managed to the highest standard. This role is not for the faint hearted as you will take the lead responsibility for producing, managing and delivering the Estates Team elements of the Trust Strategic Plan, overseeing the annual maintenance programme and you will be expected to manage all building development projects on time and within budget.
It is key that you have an excellent understanding of managing day to day premises maintenance programmes and the health and safety issues of a large and complex mix of sites. In addition, you must support the daily conflicting demands upon the various individual school teams ensuring that they meet deadlines and deliver a quality service to the highest standards.
You will be responsible for large revenue and capital budgets, reporting on both spend and project progress to the CFO and the Trust Board. You will need to have experience in managing and developing teams, an eye for detail and the ability to manage conflicting priorities. Experience in grant funding would be very advantageous.
Additionally, you will be the lead for Health and Safety across the Trust.
Key Responsibilities
路 Take a lead role in ensuring that all school sites and buildings are maintained and operate to the highest possible standard of provision and that any unavoidable detrimental impact upon the learning experience is mitigated
路 Take a lead role in co-ordination, reporting and advising on all aspects of health and safety and compliance with all statutory requirements, ensuring a safe environment at all times
路 Take the lead on the procurements, appointment and management of all building and engineering consultants as required to support the development and delivery of planned and cyclical maintenance works programmes, as well as the design, procurement and delivery of building projects.
路 Monitor and report on the performance of all contractors and ensure high standards are achieved which are in line with terms of engagement.
路 Monitor and report on the performance of all contractors and ensure high standards of performance and workmanship are delivered in line with good industry practice and agreed specifications
路 With support from individual headteachers and premises teams, take a lead role in producing and managing the 3-year Strategic Plan
If you would like to discover more about this exciting opportunity, please do apply with your CV to receive a full job and person specification.
