Facilities Manager

1 week ago


Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom The Gosforth Federated Academies Limited Full time

About the Trust

Gosforth Group are a thriving and ambitious Multi Academy Trust, committed to excellence in education, where all students are valued equally, regardless of their background or ability.

'Create your future' encapsulates our purpose as a Multi Academy Trust: to educate, support and nurture all of our students so they can achieve their potential and fulfil their ambitious aspirations.

We are extremely proud of what we have achieved so far and as a collective group, we have an ambitious vision for future growth. Currently, the Gosforth Group comprises of 6 academies, providing education to approx. 6000 students in middle, secondary and post 16-settings, across Newcastle upon Tyne and North Tyneside.

We employ over approx. 650 colleagues across the group, who are responsible for creating and sustaining a culture of empowerment, growth and unrivalled support, making the Gosforth Group a special place to both work and learn.

About the Academy

The post could be based at any school within the Gosforth Group.

About the role

As Facility Manager you will be required to take responsibility for facility operations at one or more of our Academies within the Gosforth Group. You will be a key part of the Estates and Facilities team working across the group in collaboration with the Academies senior leadership teams and central corporate service teams.

Your focus, as Facility Manager will be to maintain a safe and secure school whilst providing an environment conducive to learning. You will manage the operational arrangements of the Academy as well as managing the community use of its facilities.

Your main areas of responsibility will be:

Responsive and planned maintenance arrangements providing supervision of contractors ensuring that they fulfil the works requirements in a safe way.Ensuring compliance with statutory and best-practice health and safety requirements.To maintain accurate records, information and data following the transition to online systems.To take responsibility for school security including the management of access control and CCTV operations.To ensure that the school premises are cleaned to the approved specification.To monitor compliance with the schools' meals contract.To monitor compliance with other contracts and to respond to any requirements of PFI/BSF arrangements.To manage energy consumption and to promote improved environmental sustainability measures.To manage the lettings arrangements.To manage the estates and facilities staff based at a particular academy thereby leading the service at that Academy.To manage an allocated budget.What we are looking for The ideal candidate will have experience of the operation of building heating, ventilation and plumbing systems. An accredited Health and Safety qualification is desirable, however substantial demonstrable experience of operating within a heightened health and safety environment is essential, as is a willingness to undergo training to achieve a health and safety qualification if a qualification is not held. In addition, the successful candidate will have experience of supervising staff and schemes of work, along with a calm and methodical approach to resolving issues is essential in this role. Having a knowledge of cleaning practices, the security of buildings and being able to undertake DIY tasks is desirable, and working knowledge of Microsoft Office and reporting systems would be beneficial. The ability to interact and converse with individuals at all levels is essential to this role, as well as a commitment to the safeguarding of young people, which is non-negotiable. What we can offer you · A competitive salary · Generous annual leave · Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking. · An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals · Enthusiastic and motivated students · An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development · A school with its community at heart · An exciting programme of staff well-being activities, from football to surfing · Wider career development opportunities to be involved across the Gosforth Group If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact Gary Livsey, Deputy Director Estates and Facilities,

To apply

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Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 8th July 2024

Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. This means certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide and you can view our Policy on the Employment of Ex-offenders here.

Gosforth Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. References will normally be requested prior to interview for those candidates shortlisted. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including an online check.

The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Following the shortlisting process, where applicable, candidates who attend interview, will be reimbursed reasonable expenses for travel and accommodation.



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