Senior Site Manager

Permanent, All Year Round

SO1, SCP 23-25 (£32,076 - £33,945), 37 hours per week

We are looking for an enthusiastic Senior Site Manager to support our Business Team. The successful candidate will manage a small team and support the Operations Manager, and liaise with the FM contractors, to ensure all aspects of site management are dealt with efficiently and effectively to support both academies with the  overarching aim of continuous school improvement.

The successful applicant will:

• Be responsible for the maintenance of legacy buildings and grounds, and for ensuring they are safe to use and that a schedule of works is in place, raising any issues to your Line Manager.
• Analysis of weekly help desk reports from the FM company
• Analysis and accurate recording of monthly cost reports from the FM contractor, highlighting any issues with your line manager.
• Management of the cleaning contractor, including monthly meetings and audits
• Responsibility for liaising with suppliers and contractors for capital and maintenance works, obtaining the relevant number of quotes to ensure best practice.
• Responsibility for providing staff with prompt CCTV footage where required, and liaising with the FM Contractor and Police when required.
• Management of budgets, ensuring they are recorded accurately
• Responsible for health and safety compliance checks, and accurate recording of the checks on the Trust’s Parago software
• Cooperate with the employer on all issues to do with Health, Safety and Welfare

You will demonstrate; 

• NVQ Level 3, or Equivalent in Building or Facilities Management
• NEBOSH Certificate level
• Full UK driving licence
• A ‘can do’ problem solver and self-starter
• High levels of integrity, honesty and credibility
• Works well in a team
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of Building Management systems

INTERESTED? For further information, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Benefits: 

• Supportive Academy Leadership Team
• Wellbeing Group, with activities! Local government pension scheme and recognised continuous service
• Co-operative flexible benefits, including cycle to work and 20% Co-op discount and 10% from non-branded products. Discount on Co-op services (insurance & legal)
• Free flu vaccine and eye tests with money towards glasses 
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering advice to you and your family around legal, financial, health as well as free counselling 
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans
• Welcoming, friendly, supportive, effective and efficient professional/continuing professional development

How to Apply:

Please apply via the TES link here: https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/portalpreview/91293a3b-0c16-4685-8813-1d2b8f764e53

Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 12th May 2024

For more information about the Trust, please visit www.coopacademies.co.uk 

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.