Property Services Manager
Chesham Grammar School, Chesham, Buckinghamshire, HP5 1BA31 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
5 November 2024 at 9am
Date listed
2 October 2024
Job details
Job role
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Catering, cleaning and site management
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Bucks pay, range 6 (ISN31-35) £35,432 - £35,715
What skills and experience we're looking for
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS
A Levels (desirable)
To have relevant training/qualifications to be the health and safety “competent” person (eg IOSH/NEBOSH/level 4 BIFM in Facilities Management – if not holding one of these currently you will need to undertake training)
Other relevant estates related qualifications (desirable)
PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE
Successful experience of being able to work accurately and to deadlines
Successful experience of managing a range of priorities and prioritising effectively
Experience of team leadership
Successful experience of communicating effectively and efficiently
Experience of Building Management
Experience of working within a school environment (desirable)
Experience of project management (desirable)
Experience in operating an expenditure and/or capital budget (desirable)
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Meticulous and organised approach to work with a high standard of accuracy
A thorough knowledge of health and safety and other legislation relating to educational estates and ability to apply it as appropriate
Ability to summarise and convey information quickly and concisely good literacy and communication skills
A good understand of plant and equipment typically found on a large secondary school
Good ICT skills
Ability to plan several steps ahead to ensure long term goals, objectives and strategies are met
Experience of undertaking risk assessments (desirable)
PEOPLE MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively at all levels (desirable)
Excellent line management skills to lead motivate and inspire a team
Well developed interpersonal skills and able to relate well to a diverse range of stakeholders and build effective working relationships
OTHER PERSONAL QUALITIES
Personal alignment with the school’s vision and values
Ability to demonstrate the flexibility and “can do” attitude required in a role that is critical to the school
High level of tact and diplomacy and regard for confidentiality
Commitment to high standards, best value and continuous improvement
Stamina and capacity for hard work and ability to sustain performance
Ability to use initiative
Ability to work well and remain calm and courteous under pressure
Good interpersonal and motivational skills
Sense of humour
What the school offers its staff
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHESHAM GRAMMAR SCHOOL:
Chesham Grammar School is one of the largest employers in the town of Chesham. We know that our staff are our most important resource and we try to do all we can to look after them. Our vision is for everyone at CGS to enjoy, achieve and belong. This applies to staff and students alike. Some of the benefits of working at CGS are:
- A strong commitment to ensuring staff workload is manageable and to staff wellbeing
- High staff retention
- Staff social events
- London Fringe Allowance
- Long service awards
- Preferential admission for qualified children of school staff
- Access to the generous Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- A comprehensive induction programme for new staff
- Strong commitment to ongoing staff CPD, including support for NPQs
- Free on-site parking
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised gym membership at Chesham Leisure Centre (next door to the school)
Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Chesham Grammar School, our vision is for everyone to enjoy, achieve and belong. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion is one way in which we seek to fulfill this for everyone in our diverse and vibrant school community.
Commitment to safeguarding
Red Kite Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to Recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org
CVs are not accepted.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Chesham Grammar School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- View all Secondaryjobs
- School size
- 1317 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Chesham Grammar School website (opens in new tab)
- Email address
- recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org
- Phone number
- 01494 782854
Chesham Grammar School is a co-educational grammar school in Buckinghamshire. There is a county-wide selection to secondary school at 11+ and there are 13 grammar schools within the county, five of which are co-educational.
Our intake is drawn from a very wide geographical area. The majority of students come from the Chiltern and South Bucks area of Buckinghamshire but we also have students who travel from Hertfordshire and from towns on the Metropolitan Line such as Harrow and Uxbridge.
Arranging a visit to Chesham Grammar School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@redkiteschoolstrust.org.
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