College Site Manager

Overview

Abbey College Cambridge is one of the best sixth form colleges for international students in the UK. We specialise in helping students from across the world achieve the personal, social and academic growth needed to succeed at the UK’s best universities.

We are looking for an experienced Facilities/Site Manager to oversee all building-related activities at Abbey College Cambridge. You will be responsible for preserving the infrastructure and ensuring that facilities are safe and in good condition. You will also be responsible for H&S, Fire and Security on site. 

Your duties and responsibilities will include the following:

Site Facility functions

·       Managing Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) for Hard services.

·       Managing general maintenance with caretakers and external contractors.

·       Managing service contracts and tendering for new contracts.

Health and Safety

·       Full responsibility for H&S across the site.

·       Ensure all staff are trained to the levels as required by relevant Laws and Regulations.

·       Lead and manage the college fire team, ensuring full training is in place. Carry out termly fire evacuations in College and Accommodation sites as per regulatory requirements.

·       Ensure the site perimeters are safe and manage the security provision for the site.

Management of Facilities Staff

·       Line management responsibility for a team consisting of an Assistant Site Manager and two caretakers, ensuring they are fully aware of their daily/weekly tasks, whilst following H&S requirements.

Qualifications and Experience

You will have proven experience of working as a Facilities/Site Manager/Office Manager within a Commercial or Education environment, be competent in the use of IT, particularly the use of databases and the use Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. You will have a working knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation and Regulations and Experience of ‘hands-on management’ of a site. Facilities Management or H&S qualification such as NEBOSH or equivalent IOSH (Level 3) is highly desirable as well as previous experience of working in an education setting and managing a team.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave
• Employee assistance programme 
• Sports groups and free on site gym facilities
• Alpha Plus Group personal pension plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted school fees
• Regular social events

Alpha Plus Group (APG)

Abbey College Cambridge is a constituent college of the Abbey DLD Group of Colleges, which is in turn part of the Alpha Plus Group.

Safeguarding

The Alpha Plus Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. All staff are trained in child protection and understand to report concerns by following the safeguarding policies. We ensure all candidates are properly police-checked, and the successful candidate will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Please click the link below for further information on employing Ex-Offenders:

Policy on employment of ex-offenders.pdf (alphaplusgroup.co.uk)

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

How to Apply

Please visit our recruitment website to apply and access full details about the position. Please enclose your CV and a covering statement detailing why you think you have the necessary skills to be successful in this position. Applications will be reviewed weekly.