About the Post We are looking to appoint a Facilities Manager who Would relish the opportunity to join an exciting and progressive journey with a vision to transform education across our community. Twynham School and The Grange School (collectively known as ‘Twynham TGS’ operate a federated staffing focused on delivering a world class educational experiences to students across both of our schools. This is a rare opportunity to join our organisation working as the Facilities Manager based mainly at Twynham School and overseeing the work of the site team across The Grange School. This is a truly exceptional opportunity for a talented colleague.
We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to: • Work within a highly regarded organisation shaping the future for young people across Christchurch • Provide expert facilities management in order to improve the quality of education our students • Play a key role in developing the use of facilities on both campuses enabling the organisation to fulfil its aspirational vision for the future • Take responsibility for all aspects of the schools’ site management and premises staff to ensure high standards are met • Promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies
What we can offer you • A supportive environment working alongside dedicated and passionate colleagues • Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme • Free on-site parking • An exceptional CPD offer for all teaching and support staff • Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom • The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning; a progressive multi-academy trust • The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
Who we are looking forEssential • A strong background in facilities or estates management • Good working knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation with a proven experience of applying it in a workplace • First aid qualification (or the ability and willingness to obtain) • Safer recruitment trained (or the ability and willingness to obtain) • 5 GCSEs including English and Maths, grade A*-C or equivalent • Experience or knowledge of working in a school environment • Proven experience in budgetary control • Proven ability to establish and maintain excellent working relationships (both internal and external) at all levels Desirable • NEBOSH certificate and/or IOSH courses • Relevant degree or evidence of further professional learning • Approved qualification in use of specialist equipment • Proven track record of leading and inspiring a team, including coaching for improvement • Experience of using emotional intelligence to manage change effectively
You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are: • Aim high • Keep improving • Don’t leave anyone behind • See the bigger picture