Start date: Spring Term 2025 We are seeking an experienced facilities/premises management professional with planning and project management skills to play a key role leading the Brighton Girls estates team.
You will have a variety of responsibilities regarding the management of the schools estate, buildings and operations.
This will include upkeep, maintenance, security, health and safety and facilities management in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
You will also manage refurbishment, expansion and other building advancements and will be responsible for managing a team of Caretakers, Drivers, Cleaning Supervisor, Cleaners and Site Technicians.
This role is a central and vital part of the support team.
You will have demonstrable experience in a similar role and possess strong leadership skills.
A relevant facilities management/project management qualification or a willingness to undertake qualification is also required.
Why join Brighton Girls?
As a founding school of the Girls Day School Trust, Brighton Girls has a significance in the history of girls education.
Located in the heart of the city of Brighton; we are as eclectic, enterprising, and creative as the city itself.
Our girls are bright and independent: they are resilient and not afraid to take risks; they have strong social consciences and enjoy learning.
As part of the Girls Day School Trust, our staff benefit from our 140-year history of excellence and innovation in girls education, with many opportunities to share ideas and best practice with colleagues across the network.
They have access to an extensive central training and professional development programme to compliment school-based INSET, and also funding grants for individual courses of study.
Benefits include: Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications Generous pension schemes Free life assurance benefit A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Competitive terms and conditions of employment For further details about this opportunity and to apply please click the apply button.
The closing date for applications is Friday 29 th November 2024 at midday.
The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.
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