Senior Estates Warden - EL11319

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College. 

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.

BACKGROUND TO THE POST

During recent years, the College has continued to grow and diversify in order to meet the demands placed upon it by government initiatives, community developments and financial considerations. In order to keep pace with changes and to address the needs of students in the 21st Century, the College has embarked upon a number of initiatives and from 2007, the College operates at six main centers throughout Warwickshire and Worcestershire.

The growth in terms of student intake has put very real pressure upon the maintenance of buildings, grounds and services, caretaking, security, portering and cleaning; and has shown the need for a high level of teamwork, flexibility, loyalty and co-operation. Any person appointed as a Senior Estate Warden will be part of the Estates and Facilities Management team and will support in keeping the College buildings and grounds in the best possible condition and appearance, as well as ensuring the necessary support to all other staff, including their safety.

The work will involve a wide range of duties, and hours of work that will vary on a weekly cycle between early morning starts and late evening finishes, including some weekend working. Specific duties will vary according to the times of the day when on duty and will be assigned by the Facilities Manager who will be responsible to the Estates Operations Manager for the effective and efficient service provision.

Essential Attainments:

✓GCSE Grade C or above in English and Mathematics, or Level 2 equivalent qualification. 

✓ Previous experience of supervising staff 

✓Able to demonstrate a good level of practical building maintenance skills both domestic and commercial including external water supplies. 

✓Experience and knowledge of the main duties including previous experience or the ability to carry out basic plumbing and carpentry. 

✓Good timekeeping skills and reliability. 

✓Full UK driving licence free from major endorsements. 

✓Qualified First Aider or willingness to undertake qualification. 

✓Undertake training as required to fulfil the demands of the post. 

✓Basic IT skills, able to use e-mail and basic word packages. 

Desirable Attainments:

✓Experience of driving a mini bus.

Essential Key Experience & Attributes:

✓Ability to relate to all students. 

✓Be customer orientated and willing to be of service.

✓Self-motivated and the ability to motivate others 

✓To be aware of all safety procedures and observe them at all times. 

✓Ability to use initiative and to work without constant supervision. 

✓Good communication skills both written and oral. 

✓Willingness to be versatile. 

✓Ability to work as part of a small team 

✓Ability to lead and manage a small team and work as part of a team. 

✓Ability to respond flexibly and tactfully, including changing shift patterns and covering for absent colleagues. 

✓Enthusiastic approach when dealing with others. 

✓Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults

✓Ability to demonstrate behaviors which support the Core Values of the College

✓Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity

✓Ability to respond flexibly and tactfully, including changing shift patterns and covering for absent colleagues.

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