Due to growth and expansion of the Operations and Estates team, we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated individual to lead our Estates.
Working closely with the Director of Operations & Estates, The Head of Estates will play a pivotal role in managing and optimizing the trust's physical infrastructure and facilities and leading the Estates team.
This position involves strategic planning, operational oversight, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure safe, warm, dry and sustainable learning environments.
To undertake this role successfully you will need to be totally committed to the provision of a high-quality and sustainable learning environments. You will be a competent project and people manager with experience of managing budgets. The role requires someone with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills and the ability to maintain strong and effective working relationships.
If you thrive on project delivery, enjoy the flexibility of regional/hybrid working and have the passion to lead people, then this role might be for you!
Salary: Up to £61,269 per annum, dependent on relevant experience
Location: The role is part of the ATLP Central Services team and will operate on a flexible and mobile basis across the Trust.
Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round
Start Date: Required as soon as possible
What you will need to succeed
· Relevant qualification and experience in Estate Management
· Experience of managing teams
· Excellent project management and budgeting capabilities.
· Have the ability to lead change
· Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong professional relationships with colleagues, suppliers and other stakeholders
· The ability to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role
What you will get in return
· Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training and progression opportunities across our schools
· A competitive salary
· An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package
· Competitive pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
· Professional Development Days
What you need to do now
To apply please complete an online application form. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Michelle Doughty, Director of Operations and Estates via email michelle.doughty@atlp.org.uk
Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.
Closing date: 9.00am, Thursday 11th April 2024
Interview date: Thursday 18th April 2024
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974
This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement of the role.
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS, prohibition check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references which will be sought prior to interview. The ATLP is an equal opportunities employer.
We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2023. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.
Please find a link to our safeguarding policy which we would encourage you to read prior to applying to work in our organisation ATLP Safeguarding policy 2023/2024
Qualifications
| Qualification Title | Grade | |
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| Degree or equivalent qualification |
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Skills
| Leadership | |
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| Effective leadership and motivational skills |
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| Focused on standards and positive outcomes |
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| Personal Attributes | |
| Good communication skills. |
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| Ability to work collaboratively and lead a team |
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