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Facilities Manager

We are looking to appoint an inspiring and highly motivated Facilities Manager who who has a demonstrated experience in Facilities Management or a related Construction or Building Services Management environment.

The postholder will be responsible for the effective operation of our school sites, ensuring statutory and all other compliance activities, maintenance, security, health and safety and all other facilities management tasks are carried out to provide an available, safe school environment for students, staff and visitors.

This appointment will be based at Hermitage Academy, Waldridge, Chester-le-Street where there is an exciting opportunity for you to join the school and be part of its transformation.

We are committed to:

  • a vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging children
  • a positive and caring ethos
  • an excellent learning environment and resources
  • a team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
  • a supportive and effective governing body
  • a clear commitment to continuing professional development and an investment in future career development

The successful candidate will:

  • a Facilities, Construction, or Building services management background and related qualifications
  • be competent in the use of IT systems and software
  • have experience in managing a team
  • have a clear vision and understanding of the needs of a school.
  • the ability to undertake moving and handling of physical objects, dynamically risk assessing the weight to ensure safe working practises
  • be flexible in their approach to work.
  • work well as part of the team.
  • support the wider aspects of school life.
  • have ideas and a good sense of humour!

Deadline:

Closing date for this post is 7th February 2021 (18:00 hours), interviews will aim to take place on 12th February 2021.

How to apply:

Application forms and job packs can be downloaded below.

Letters of application should be no more than two sides of A4 and should be returned with application forms to [email protected] or by post to Samantha Lish, Hermitage Academy, Waldrige Lane, Chester – Le – Street, DH2 3AD by 7th February 2021.