Head of Premises & Estates - Full-time

Job Description

Pay: £34,461 - 47,886pa Start Date: December 2021 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year 6th December 2021 preferred start date At an exciting time of growth for the Trust we looking toappoint a Head of Premises & Estates to manage our strong Trust-widePremisesTeam and provide leadership to deliver provision, strategy andcompliance across the Trust. The successful candidate will be a key member of theTrusts central team, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer and will bepivotal to the development and deliveryof the Estates Strategy within ourgrowing organisation. Our ideal candidate will be able to: Manage and motivate teams to deliver to a highstandardDemonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skillsDemonstrate prior experience of contract and projectmanagementand of procurement and tendering processes relevant to theactivitiesEvidence a proven track record of working with contractorsto successfully deliver a wide range of estates projects andservices.This role is ideal for anyone looking for a new challengeandkeen to join a passionate and committed organisation. The Trust iscurrently engaged with a number of significant estates projects, includingworking with the DfE to build a new 8 form entry school for its highlysuccessful free school, Stone Lodge School, whichwill be ready for occupationfrom Easter 2022. The role is based in the Trusts central office but thesuccessful candidate will be expected to visit all our school sites on aregular basis. Applications are welcome from those currently workingoutside the educationsector, but with the necessary professional andtransferable skills. What we can offer you: As well as offering you: a competitive salarygenerous workplace pension scheme (with 21% employercontribution)free on-site parkingThere are also many additional benefitsof working atEndeavour MAT including: 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)Additional discretionary closure days at Christmas and NewYearAccess to high quality training and supportA free and confidential Employee Assistance Programmeoffering employeesand their immediate family members a wide range of supportand advice on personal issuesAccess to a range of development opportunities includingformal, online and on the job trainingBeing part of a friendly and supportive staffteamThe Application Process Pleasesee the job description for the post and if you would like aconversation with our Chief Operating Officer to discuss the role in moredetail, we would be happy to arrange this. Please to arrange a mutually convenient appointment.Deadline for applications is:23:59 Wednesday 27thOctober 2021, with assessment and interviews expected to take place w/c1st November 2021. As a Trust we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting thewelfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share thiscommitment.School-based roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation ofOffenders Act 1974 but you are not required to disclose convictions or cautionsthat are protected, as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974(Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013).Shortlisted candidates will be asked to self-declare anyinformation that would make them unsuitable to work with children.All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.Closing Date: 27/10/2021 at 23:45 Interviews: w/c 01 November 2021 Informationabout the trust Endeavour MAT is a multi academy trust with responsibility forleading three Secondary Schools; a collaborative Sixth Form; and a TeachingSchool as part of the North West Kent Teaching Alliance. The Trusts schoolssuccessfully combine the bestof educational experiences with two grammarschools (Wilmington Grammar School for Girls, and Wilmington Grammar School forBoys) and a community secondary school (Stone Lodge School). The Trusts ambition is to improve the life chances of all studentsin thelocal area. In all of our schools, we aim to ensure our students areboth exam ready and life ready. In all Endeavour schools a strong emphasis is placed on encouragingstudents to be reflective and to embrace challenges, to learn from mistakes anddevelop theresilience to seek continual improvement. This growth approach canlead to a happy and fulfilling school life and a willingness to embrace changewithin and beyond school. It nurtures learners who value critique, support eachother and feel empowered to drivetheir own learning. What better way is thereto help prepare our students to prosper in an ever-changing world We focus our schools on Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM) subjects combined with the acquisition of entrepreneurialskills asthe best route to equip students for their lives and careers in theworld of rapid, technology-driven, change. We intend to make sure our studentsare able to use their subject knowledge in creative and practical ways, so webuild strong links with local businessesto support students as they considertheir career choices. Local businesses are involved in helping teachers design projectsand provide support within the classroom. They bring new ideas to our Trust andschools and also provide work placements and apprenticeshipopportunities. Tofind out more about us and our schools look at https://www.endeavour-mat.co.uk.Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding andpromoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an EnhancedDisclosure Applicationto the Disclosure and Barring Service. KTJ1