Estates Manager

The Gallery Trust, Oxford, OX4 4DU

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2025

• Closing date

  6 October 2024 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 September 2024

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 13

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful post holder will also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Estates and facilities service management experience including practical experience of managing buildings projects and maintenance programmes, delivering on time, to budget and to the required standards and in full

• A thorough knowledge of current legislation affecting property and estates, including fire safety, building regulations, health and safety and statutory maintenance compliance (within educational establishments is desirable but not essential)

• Experience of contract management, procurement processes and budgetary management

• A commitment to delivering great care and appropriate concern for the wellbeing and safety of pupils and staff

• Evidence of project management and effective leadership with delivery of agreed objectives across a range of complex activities

• Evidence of previous line management experience

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders using strategic planning, logic and data e.g. school leaders, external contractors

• Ability to work effectively within a team and develop strong relationships with colleagues across teams, at all levels of the Trust

What the school offers its staff

Benefits of working at The Gallery Trust

Professional development opportunities

• Regular training and access to a range of internal and external professional development opportunities tailored to your learning needs, your job role and your career aspirations

• Opportunities for career progression, secondments and transfers within The Gallery Trust, the largest special school Academy Trust in Oxfordshire

• Opportunities for collaborative working across the schools in The Trust, offering the chance to liaise with experienced colleagues, building knowledge and professional networks

Financial

• Competitive salaries for teaching and support staff based on School Teacher Pay and Conditions Document and the NJC Green Book

• Perkbox membership

• Access to LGPS pension linked to salary life assurance

• Contribution towards glasses and eye tests for DSE use

• Salary sacrifice schemes, including cycle to work

Wellbeing

• 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance

• Excellent induction processes, and strong line management structures to promote your wellbeing at work

• A culture which is open to employee ideas and encourages open dialogue

• Regular staff surveys to gain feedback on wellbeing and to drive improvements

• The opportunity to join colleagues for social events

• Family friendly policies, which promote your wellbeing

• Free car parking and cycle storage

• On-site catering

Commitment to safeguarding

The Gallery Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any offer of employment with The Gallery Trust is subject to verification of ID and qualifications, satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the UK, health clearance, NCTL and Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. The Gallery Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from candidates from all ethnic and community backgrounds.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to application@thegallerytrust.co.uk

CVs are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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Gallery Trust Estates Manager Candidate pack September 2024 Final.docx.pdf - 431 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Gallery Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Website: The Gallery Trust website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: application@thegallerytrust.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-gallery-trust (opens in new tab)

The Gallery Trust is a Special Multi Academy Trust which is dedicated to improving outcomes for SEND learners in Oxfordshire. We strive to provide the best possible specialist learning experience for all pupils.
Our Strategic Aims
• Places where innovation drives learning – our schools have a clear purpose, they educate the whole child and prepare them for adulthood. Everything we do, from our curriculum offer to our pastoral care, is meaningful and driven by the needs of learners.
• Places where relationships drive engagement and achievement – our schools are built around exceptional relationships. We provide excellent experiences, growth, and opportunities for pupils and staff, and specialist working environments and resources.
• Places which provide exceptional knowledge and support – our schools are supported by a skilled and experienced central team which provides high quality school improvement and central support services.
• Places which inspire and influence – our schools are committed to collaborating with our local and national partners and communities to ensure that children and young people with SEND receive the education and opportunities they deserve.

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