IFPT Whole Trust Site Support
Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust, High Wycombe, HP12 4PRDeadline is tomorrow
Job start date
30 June 2025
Closing date
19 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
22 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Catering, cleaning and site management
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,625.00 Annually (FTE)
IFPT Whole Trust Site Support job summary
The duties and responsibilities listed below are indicative of the tasks of the role; they are not intended to be an exhaustive list. The post holder will be expected to take on additional responsibilities appropriate to the role as they arise. The job description will be reviewed from time to time to reflect the changes, needs and circumstances of the Trust. Such reviews and any consequential changes will be carried out in consultation with the post holder.
Support IFPT site teams to ensure Trust buildings and premises are maintained to high standards and comply with all relevant legislation
Advising the TBM and CEO, as well as other Trust leaders where applicable, on all matters relating to estates and facilities management; support the Trust’s commercial contracts ensuring they represent value for money
Contributing to the Trust’s risk management processes, including identifying strategic, operational and financial risks [as they relate to estates], overseeing steps and contributing towards the Trust’s central risk register
Advise the TBM, acting and delivering on the recommendations within any estates, facilities and compliance audits and reports in consultation
Support the Central Team with the efficient operation of all utilities including heating, lighting, water, sewerage, refuse disposal etc. through liaison with contractors and other appropriate agencies
In collaboration with the Academy based Site Officers, carry out due diligence checks of CCTV and alarm systems, locks, fire safety appliances, security gates and perimeter fencing, and ensure any necessary repairs are actioned
Carrying out administrative tasks e.g. collating Trust level maintenance records, information and data, producing reports as required (for example, asbestos registers, etc.)
Developing and maintaining an effective internal Estates and Facilities compliance procedure for the Trust and its academies, including engaging third-party reports and making recommendations for improvement
Leading on the management of effective asset management data, including site plans, floor plans and condition surveys for the Trust estate, including data returns to the DfE (formally ESFA) where needed
Support the Trust Business Manager and Finance Manager in coordinating Trust-wide responses to the Land, Buildings and Collections Tool (LBCT)
Supporting with providing any estates, facilities and premises ‘due diligence’ for any new schools who join the Trust
Following financial management best practice and Trust finance regulations
Project Management:
Provide advice, support and informed policies to oversee the work of onsite contractors and liaise with the Trust executive (central) team on Trust-wide contracts; ensure health & safety requirements are met and monitor contractor’s performance, inspecting completed work (where required)
Support the work of the TBM and finance team with managing the Trusts repairs and maintenance budgets
Support on, and draw up, a cyclical works plan, planned maintenance programme, condition surveys and compliance reports, ensuring routine repairs, planned maintenance and facilities projects are carried out as required in a safe and efficient manner
Work collaboratively with the TBM, providing expert advice and ensuring that capital projects/works are delivered effectively and on time.
Health & Safety:
To take an agreed lead in the review, writing and implementation of the Trust’s Health & Safety policy
To act as the Trust’s Health & Safety Coordinator
To lead on the annual health & safety audit and the termly health, safety and compliance reviews including routine inspections
Ensure accurate reporting of compliance visits and records for asset management and maintenance are accessible and clear, including next steps and actions
To ensure all duties carried out by premises staff are carried out according to the Trust’s health & safety policies, undertaking risk assessments where appropriate; ensure statutory requirements of both the HSE and Ofsted are met for all schools
To successfully complete the IOSH Managing Safely course (if this qualification is not already achieved)
To be aware of the Trust’s emergency response procedure including the Critical Incident Plan; assist in the regular review and construction of this plan together with the executive team
To manage the Asbestos Management Plan on designated Trust sites and to raise awareness within the Trust of the risks of asbestos in the workplace; support the work of school-based site-supervisors in managing their asbestos registers
To ensure the appropriate first-aid requirements and accident reporting procedures are in place across the Trust, including where applicable, relevant policies
Ensure that the building and grounds are maintained and operate in a safe and secure way, especially during severe weather conditions
Ensure School compliance with statutory responsibilities such as PAT testing, fire safety, legionella testing, COSHH and maintain suitable systems to demonstrate compliance
Oversee the work of site-supervisors in ensuring fire alarm and evacuation procedures are compliant, including: testing, call points, equipment, contractors, maintenance logs, etc.
Ensure that there is a planned preventative maintenance programme in place at designated Trust sites, which is adhered to.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Inspiring Futures Partnership Trust
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
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