Deputy Estates Manager

Royal Grammar School Guildford; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking a Deputy Estates Manager to support the Estates Team through operational management and strategic planning. Key responsibilities include overseeing maintenance projects, managing lettings, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will possess strong organizational skills and a proactive attitude. A competitive salary of around £50,000 per annum is offered along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

28 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Medical insurance

Fee reduction for staff's sons

Interest-free loans for rail season ticket holders

Free lunchtime menu during term time

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of managing projects is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are vital.
• Ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the rolling schedule of building and maintenance works.
• Oversee lettings operations within the RGS community.
• Arrange routine and preventative maintenance for buildings.
• Ensure Health and Safety is adhered to across all sites.

Skills

Project management

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Job description

Permanent, part time (0.8FTE)

The Deputy Estates Manager will provide professional, strategic support to the Estates Team and wider RGS community through daily operations, lettings management, statutory compliance, future planning and review of best practice.

Previous knowledge of managing projects, strong organisational skills and attention to detail will prove vital for the successful candidate, along with an ability to build positive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. The key to success in this role lies in a 'can-do' attitude and mentality.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the rolling schedule of building and maintenance works across all school sites;
• Fully oversee the lettings operations within the RGS community;
• Arrange and deliver routine, scheduled, and preventative maintenance of buildings, equipment, and premises;
• Take a key role in Health and Safety across all sites, ensuring it is observed and adhered to.
  
  

In return, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including:

• Circa £50,000 per annum FTE
• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme with an employee contribution of 5% and an employer contribution of 10%
• Medical insurance
• Fee reduction for son(s) of staff is available (after a qualifying period and subject to success at the entrance examination)
• Interest-free loans for rail season ticket holders
• Excellent lunchtime menu free of charge during term time
• Employee Assistance Programme
  
  

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.

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