Senior Facilities Manager

Kingston Educational Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pay scales

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Cycle to Work

Professional development

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Kingston Educational Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Facilities Manager to lead facilities operations across The Kingston Academy and other Trust schools. You will ensure safe, compliant, cost-effective maintenance and drive strategic estate planning in partnership with Headteachers and senior leaders.

This senior role requires proven leadership, contractor management, budget oversight and a commitment to safeguarding and high standards of environmental safety across an active school

Qualifications

• Significant experience in facilities, estates, or property management.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health and safety legislation.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance programmes, and budgets.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of shared estate and statutory compliance across two schools.
• Lead facilities operations at The Kingston Academy while overseeing compliance and estates standards across both schools.
• Shape the strategic management of the Trust's estate and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Facilities management

Estates management

Budget management

Leadership

Health & safety

Contractor management

Regulatory compliance

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced facilities professional to join Kingston Educational Trust at a pivotal stage in its development. As Senior Facilities Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring our schools provide safe, secure, compliant and inspiring environments while helping to shape the future strategic management of our estate.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive leader to oversee the management of our shared estate and statutory compliance across two successful schools within the Trust.

This is a senior operational leadership role with responsibility for ensuring our schools provide safe, secure, compliant, and inspiring environments in which pupils and staff can thrive. The successful candidate will lead facilities operations at The Kingston Academy while overseeing compliance and estates standards across both schools.

Our distinctive Trust composition places us in a unique position to develop, grow and support our staff while ensuring that our schools benefit from high quality central expertise and strategic leadership.

Working closely with Headteachers and Senior Leaders, you will play a key role in shaping the strategic management of the Trust's estate, driving continuous improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and delivering excellent service standards.

Kingston Educational Trust is an inclusive institution committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and student development. Our staff are our greatest asset and we believe in creating a supportive, respectful and collaborative working environment.

Kingston Educational Trust was established to deliver exceptional education for the communities we serve, building on the success and strong foundations of The Kingston Academy, which opened in September 2015 through a unique partnership between Kingston University, Kingston College, and the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames. These organisations continue to form our Trust membership today and underpin our collaborative, civic-minded ethos.

This is an exciting time to develop your career with Kingston Educational Trust as we continue our journey towards excellence.

We welcome applications from candidates with the following attributes:

• Significant experience in facilities, estates, or property management.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health and safety legislation.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance programmes, and budgets.
• Proven leadership and people management experience.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

There are many benefits to working at Kingston Educational Trust, including:

• Generous pay scales, regularly paying up to 1% higher than the National Support Staff Pay Scales.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements may be considered on request.
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering free confidential advice and support.
• A programme of staff wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Opportunities for high quality professional development and career progression across the Trust.
• A vibrant, supportive and collaborative working environment where staff wellbeing is genuinely prioritised.

Interview Procedure

Our selection procedure will aim to identify with rigour whether the candidate fulfils the requirements of the post and will include consideration of the candidate's suitability to work with children and young people.

The process will include:

• A practical task.
• Interview with senior staff.

Early applications are welcome, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date should we identify a suitable candidate.

Interview date: To be confirmed.

Application Process

Applicants are required to visit our website, where they can submit their application via our online recruitment portal.

Equal Opportunities

At Kingston Educational Trust, we believe that diversity enriches our school community and enhances the educational experience for all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that respects and celebrates the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our staff and students. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for everyone. Join us in fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement

The Kingston Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and undergo appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check (with a Barred List check for regulated activity), references from previous employers, verification of qualifications, and confirmation of eligibility to work in the UK. Identity and qualification documents will be verified prior to any offer of employment.

Please refer to the job pack for further information about the role and person specification.

We look forward to receiving your application.