Estates Manager

It is an exciting time to join DMAT and we are looking to recruit an exceptional individual to join our team in this newly created post.

As the Estates Manager you will have a demonstrable track record of excellent facilities management and leadership.; whilst also being used to completing practical tasks.

It would be advantageous to hold a professional qualification in estates management and/or health and safety.

You will be comfortable with ambiguity and solution-focused, working with pace and accuracy, whilst ensuring your colleagues remain engaged and work with you to achieve the right solution.

DMAT offices are based in Durrington High School, one of the largest secondary schools in the country, a really impressive site. The school spans three floors and is in excess of 23,000m2. The building is complex, originally built in the 1950’s with a number of significant expansions since. We are proud that 1620 children are able to benefit from our great school and the fantastic education our staff work tirelessly to provide.

DMAT currently has two school sites, soon to be more; varying in size and age. We have a dedicated team of excellent colleagues who manage, develop and ensure our schools are safe, compliant and always improving. We have some major projects planned and to support and develop the work of our existing team we have been able to create this exciting opportunity to lead on estates management. Working collaboratively with existing colleagues to streamline processes and instil robust procedures for the documentation and retention of statutory tests, checks and inspections. As the Estates manager you will support with the planning and implementation of strategic projects. This will present both exciting and challenging opportunities which will utilise your existing knowledge, but also allow you to broaden and further develop yourself and your team. For the majority of the week you will work at Durrington High School, but you will work across the other sites on occasion.

In return you will find us a very supportive and friendly team, with a range of experiences, receptive to new ideas, and highly focussed. We work as a team, with each leader in charge of their own area but with a willingness to ‘step up and muck in’ to do whatever needs doing. Our moral purpose as a Trust underpins all that we do. We are always seeking to improve: Getting better never stops.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence the strategy and operations of the Trust.

In return we offer a competitive salary, the unique opportunity to develop the role, with the potential to develop and expand this as the Trust grows.

Tasks

Key aspects of the role

• To be responsible for safeguarding and prioritising the welfare of staff and children
• To support the Director of Operations in providing an effective estate management service. Ensuring schools are safe and legal, all statutory tests and checks are complete, contractors operate to a high standard and works/services are procured efficiently and effectively.
  
  

Main Responsibilities

• To ensure all statutory tests and checks are completed in a timely accurate fashion and that accurate records are maintained.
• Support the Director of Operations with the planning and procurement of projects and service contracts.
• To ensure all contractors and school staff are working safely and appropriately at all times.
• Support the Director of Operations in planning the estate strategy and ensure compliance with the DFE’s Good Estate Management Guide.
• Conduct regular contractor performance review meetings.
• Support with the production of key health and safety and estates policies, processes and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and school policy in all aspects of health and safety, including asbestos, COSHH, fire, security, electrical and maintain appropriate records.
• Support with the of planning of safe and legal training via third party providers
• To have a hands-on approach, supporting the estates team with maintenance and repairs.
• Complete projects as directed and required, including the implementation and effective use of a trust wide estates app and safety management system.
• Proactive management of the school site and grounds, ensuring they are maintained to a high standard and are safe for all users.
• Ensure the efficient and timely resolution of all help desk requests
• Key-holder management and site security, being part of the team responding to emergency call-outs as required.
• Manage the safe and efficient operation of the schools’ vehicles, ensuring all relevant tests and checks are complete and the mileage logs are completed accurately
• Carry out administrative processes relevant to the job.
• Note and report as necessary on matters affecting the health and safety of persons on site. As far as possible ensure the compliance of all staff with regard to health and safety regulations.
  
  

Requirements

• Experience of estates management and or health and safety management within a large organisation.
• Experience of leading a team.
• Experience of co-ordinating a small budget
• Effective verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• The ability to prioritise own workload
• The ability to work unsupervised
• The ability to manage othersDemonstrate the ability to liaise effectively with other staff, contractors and visitors to the school.
• A clear understanding of health and safety requirements and COSHH guidelines.Driving licence and the ability to drive between sites
• Willingness to learn and keep up-to-date with Health & safety procedures relevant to the role.Willing to complete relevant CPD and self identify training needs
  
  

Benefits

• Competative salary
• Government funded pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Free parking
• Canteen onsite
  
  

Closing date for applications is: 9am Monday 3rd June 2024

If you have not heard within 10 days of submitting your application you will not have been shortlisted on this occasion.

This job description may be amended at any time following discussion with the line manager/ CEO, and will be reviewed annually.