Facilities Officer Job Grimsby area,England UK,Management

PURPOSE OF POST

To take a lead role in the effective management,organisation and supervision of all matters relating to, and all staff involved with St Hilda’s premises. This will include managing premises issues as theyarise, and developing a premises and maintenance plan to ensure that the premises are fit for purpose and meet the requirements of health, safety and welfare legislation. To oversee services provided by the caretaking, cleaning and catering teams.

Underpinning this is a need to focus on using best practice to improve efficiency by appropriately managing operating costs and increasing overall effectiveness.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILTIES

organise and coordinate on-site services and resource requirements to ensure service is maintained to the highest standard and is delivered with minimal disruption to teaching and learning;
manage theschool’s planned maintenance programme and ensure the delivery of agreed aspects of the programme (working with appropriately qualified and experienced personnel/consultants as appropriate);
monitor and maintain the condition of site buildings and grounds to ensure appropriate standards are achieved; to ensure this the Facilities Officer may at times be required to work flexible hours;
up to given limits, investigate the availability and suitability of options for improvement to premises, then agreeing the scope of the work with the Headteacher/Business Manager and obtain quotes from third party contractors (in line with theschool’s procurement procedures) prior to instructing them to undertake thework to demonstrate that best value has been obtained;
contribute tothe strategic planning and development of the school site in consultation with specialised and appropriately qualified and indemnified consultants, Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Governing Body;
order, maintain and store materials and equipment, implementing appropriate control systems;
ensure the physical security of the site including the fire and intruder alarm systems,emergency lighting, CCTV and other systems, ensuring that they are checked and functioning correctly.
assist with the removal of rubbish and waste materials to the authorised disposal point when required
takeall reasonable precautions to safe-guard the heating system, water storage tanks and toilets from freezing during severe frosts
line manage the Cleaning Supervisor and oversee the cleaning operation within theschool;
work with the Cleaning Supervisor to upskill existing staff and implement strategies to increase efficiency
line manage the Caretaker
line manage the Catering Manager and oversee the catering operation within the school;
maintain and monitor the Catering budget
work with the Catering Manager to upskill existing staff through CPD programme and implement strategies to increase efficiency, reduce waste and improve food offer
conduct performance reviews and other line management tasks in line with school policy;
in association with SLT, developing a disaster recovery strategy to include adetailed plan
pro-actively manage the premises and key building management and control systems including fire safety and intruder alarms, plant and equipment and electrical systems;
ensure building systems and assets are maintained in such a way as to reduce running costs and maximise their life;
create positive relationships with suppliers, encouraging them to bring innovation and best practice to each contract;
supervise contractors when undertaking work on school buildings and grounds, checking that agreed work by contractors has been completed satisfactorily, and following up on any deficiencies;
ensuring safe working practices and appropriate quality standards are maintained throughout the school;
maintain and monitor the budget for all site-based areas of…