Job Description
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The CEO of Southend East Community Academy Trust is seeking to appoint a Trust Estates Manager to work closely with the Deputy Chief Operating Officer to provide strategic leadership and operational management across the Trust estates, in line with the enclosed job description.
It is essential that the successful candidate has the following:
•Significant experience in estates/facilities management across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proven project management skills, including capital works and maintenance planning.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver value for money.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong IT literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint; experience with estate management systems).
Please click on the attachments section above for the specific jobdescription for the role. You may also visit the SECAT website atwww.secat.co.uk.
A copy of the SECAT Recruitment and Selection Policy and Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found on the policies section of the SECAT website atwww.secat.co.uk.
SECAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance, and satisfactory references.
We are committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce, and we encourage and welcome applications from all backgrounds and from all parts of the community, particularly people from ethnic minorities who are currently under-represented.
SECAT reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.
Information about the School
The SECAT mission statement:
We are a community of schools working in partnership, sharing resources and ideas to provide a rounded and inclusive education to our students who range from the age of 2 through to 18. We work towards enhancing the life chances and prosperity of our students and to equip them for adult life. Whilst keeping each school's individual character, we encourage our staff to share best practice and knowledge to further benefit our students. We are passionate about educating and encouraging our students to become active, successful citizens and to have the confidence to meet any challenge they face.
The Trust Head Office is at SECAT House, which is in the grounds of Thorpedene Primary School, one of the 6 schools in our Trust. The Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Deputy Chief Operating Officer and Executive Assistant all operate from SECAT House.
The Central Finance Team, ICT Team, Estates Team and HR Team are all based in schools within the MAT, as is the Director of Education.
SECAT has a responsibility to ensure all our young people receive the best provision possible. This is what we intend to do; to make full and flexible use of all the expertise, resources and facilities across the Trust for the benefit of all.