Hooke Park Facilities & Projects Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Hooke Park Facilities & Projects ManagerSalary: £46,000 to £48,000 per annumLocation: Dorset - BeaminsterContract Type: PermanentDepartment: Estates & FacilitiesReports to: Head of Estates & FacilitiesHours: Full-time from Monday to Friday from10am to 6pmThe Architectural Association was founded in 1847, opening as a day school in 1901. The AA is committed to public benefit attained by the learning, teaching, discussion and promotion of architecture. The School is recognised as a worldwide leaderin architectural education, with graduates that include many of the worlds leading architects, scholars, critics and educators. The academic and professional programmes of study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, up to and including doctoral level,are validated by external professional and academic bodies.Hooke Park is the AAs woodland site in Dorset owned by the AA since 2002. The 150 hectare working forest is owned and operated by the AA and contains a growing educational facility for design, workshop,construction and landscape-focussed activities. It is used by visiting groups of London-based students.The site has a number of employees on site consisting of tutors, administration, technicians and cleaning operatives. There are no employees under the ageof 18 with staff turnover being generally low.Role Overview: Responsible for ensuring support is in place for the academic activities on site, in coordination with the Design + Make Programme Directors. Responsible for the general upkeep and maintenance ofbuildings and grounds to ensure that they meet health and safety standards and the legal requirements, and meet the needs of the people that study and work in them. Responsible for managing any refurbishments, renovations and office/sleeping accommodationmoves to make sure they all run smoothly and according to plan. Responsible for the provision of the basic services such as electricity, water, heating to the living quarters, offices and workshops. Responsible for project managing small works, including negotiationof contracts and tenders, and ensuring best value at all times. Adhering to budgets and compliance with CDM regulations. Responsible for the provision of the catering services, ensuring food safety and high standards of hygiene are always maintained. Responsiblefor the management of the Hooke Park forestry operations and related activities. Responsible for the preparation and management of the Hooke Parks operational budget.What we offer:A wide-range of staff benefits including generous annual leave and a defined-contributionpension scheme.How to Apply:For full job description and application process please visit jobsThe AA School is committed to tackling systemic inequalities and particularly welcome applications from women and anyone who is from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnicbackground, along with applications from anyone who considers themselves to have a disability.Thank you for your interest in the AA and this role.Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successfulcandidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in theUK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the AA School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006