We are looking to recruit an experienced and pro-active Facilities and Premises Manager to lead the management and maintenance of our school premises. As a key member of the support staff, this is a pivotal role impacting all aspects of school life. You will be key in ensuring that our buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard.
We are a highly successful Surrey prep school, providing all-round education and development enabling our pupils to achieve excellent outcomes, in terms of high exam results, entry to leading senior schools, scholarships and awards and, most importantly of all, rounded characters, capability and confidence as young men with the world at their feet. Set on a private estate near Kingston, you will be close to Richmond Park and the River Thames, yet within short travelling distance into central London.
We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated facilities and premises professional with experience in managing a premises team and contractors, as well as planning and running refurbishment projects. You will be responsible for:
* the maintenance and upkeep of the school buildings and grounds.
* procuring services and delivering projects in an efficient and timely manner.
* supporting the Bursar in developing and implementing the 5 year development plan.
* leading, motivating, and supporting the premises team, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration.
* managing day-to-day premises activities including transport, assembly/exam set-ups, cleaning, routine maintenance and servicing.
* liaising with teaching and support staff to ensure that the needs of the school are met.
* ensuring Health and Safety compliance, overseeing and implementing the appropriate safety protocols and risk assessments.
* managing the annual premises and grounds budgets.
We offer excellent training and CPD opportunities, a generous pension scheme, 25 days holiday (plus public holidays) and an inclusive and supportive workplace.
Please download an application form and from our website Vacancies - Rokeby School and discover the benefits of working at Rokeby School. Your application together with a short covering letter summarising your suitability for the role should be sent for the attention of Mr Mike Leeson, Bursar and Strategic Business Leader, by email to vacancies@rokeby.org.uk.
Closing date: 4pm on 31st January 2025
Early applications are invited and interviews will be held as soon as practicable. We reserve the right to appoint prior to the closing date. Initial interviews will be held online.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact Mike Leeson on 020 8842 2247
Rokeby School, George Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7PB Telephone: 020 8942 2247
Rokeby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share its commitment. In this role you will be in regulated activity and therefore the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records bureau disclosure. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the subsequent Exceptions Orders, all positions within the School are exempt. Further information on these points and our other general recruitment practices are in our Recruitment of Staff Policy on our website.
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