Estates and Facilities Business Partner

Estates Management, Facilities Management, School Business Manager West Midlands

Estates and Facilities Business PartnerBirminghamSalary £40,221 - £48,474 + benefits
Do you have a background in Estate. Facilities or School Business Management?
Your new company Our client is an Education Trust comprising primary schools, secondary schools, and sixth forms, educating over 8,000 students. The organisation is rated as 'good' with a growing number of 'Outstanding' ratings. Do you want to work for an organisation whose People Values are that they want their Trust to be sought out by diverse talented individuals as a place which will enable them to succeed and thrive.

Your new role
To provide the strategic leadership and daily management for estates in the Academies assigned to the role. To line manage, support and develop the Senior Site Managers and Site Managers in the Academies assigned to the role

Regularly meet with the principals at each Academy.

Attend senior management and relevant meetings to present estates information and data.

Report directly to the Estates & Facilities Director on all estates procedures.

Conduct fire risk assessments, and manage asbestos and legionella.

Oversee maintenance tasks such as basic repairs, leaks, and fire door replacements.

Ensure budget improvements and financial procedures are followed in awarding contracts and services.

Implement and maintain health and safety controls across all academies.

Hold and manage academy keys, and understand locking and opening procedures.

Maintain clear communication with staff regarding health and safety.

Manage project plans and oversee the delivery of improvement projects and building works

What you'll need to succeed

Relevant experience in estates or facilities roles.

Proven experience of Business Manager in Education with facilities responsibility would also be considered

Project managing estates experience

Experience of producing and managing estates budgets, tenders and sourcing quotes.

What you need to do now

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