Head of Facilities

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Head of Facilities

Full Time

52 weeks per year

£45,000 per annum

Denstone College wish to provide an opportunity for a highly motivated Head of Facilities to join our supportive Operations/Maintenance team. Under the direction of the Director of Operations, you will lead our Maintenance team, which is central to the development and delivery of excellent and efficient operational support to the College. You will maintain responsibility of the College buildings, ensuring that the site is safe, secure, attractive and well maintained.

Beginning life as a school in 1873, Denstone College is a thriving, co-educational boarding and day school, situated close to Uttoxeter. It has its own preparatory school, which has recently moved onto the main campus, providing continuous education on the same site for pupils aged from 4-18. The school is part of the Woodard Corporation, and the Head is in membership of HMC.

The Successful candidate will have:

• Higher education in Operations, Facilities Management or related field.
• Have proven experience in facilities and operations management, preferably in an education setting
• Have a First Aid at Work qualification (or willingness to work towards)
• Familiarity with CAFM systems
• Excellent budget management
• Knowledge of (heritage) site management
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical building services
• Knowledge of Health and Safety, Compliance and inspection requirements
• Good understanding of risk management

What we can offer you:

• To be part of our Denstone College team, combining its rich tradition and history with a forward thinking approach to educational excellence
• Working in beautiful surroundings
• Friendly and supportive environment
• A commitment to professional development and career progression
• Free parking
• Free meal
• Enrolment into a pension scheme
• Access to EAP service
• Christmas closure days
• Access to on site facilities such as gym, swim and exercise classes
• Uniforms provided if required
• We are proud to be a Real Living Wage Employer

Thank you for your application, a member of the team will be in contact with you via email or telephone if you are shortlisted to interview stage.

Denstone College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all our staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.

For more information, please contact recruitment@denstonecollege.net

Please note, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the closing date so early applications are recommended.