Commercial Manager
The Wellington Academy
Wiltshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Scale I/J £28,226-£32,798
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- As soon as possible
- Apply by:
- 29 June 2022
Job overview
37 hrs a week to include some evenings and weekends 52 weeks a year
This is an exciting new opportunity for someone with vision and drive to come and work at The Wellington Academy.
We are looking to appoint someone who will be able to promote and manager our extensive site hiring facilities which include boarding accommodation, a theatre, a sports centre and grounds which are used use by external organisations.
Why Choose us?
The Wellington Academy opened in 2009 to serve Tidworth, Ludgershall and the surrounding area: an area with a significant military presence. Consequently, we are proud to educate a large number of children from service families and with the growing super-garrison based on Salisbury Plain we expect our numbers to continue to rise.
The Wellington Academy joined the Royal Wootton Bassett Academy Trust on 1st April 2020 and are following their approach to teaching. By joining the Trust, it brings a whole wealth of exciting CPD opportunities.
What we offer?
- Competitive salary
- Collaborative working within the Trust
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
- Excellent CPD opportunities to enable you to grow, and development through mentorship coaching
- Onsite Parking
- Pension Scheme
- Discount Scheme
Main Responsibilities
- To provide administrative support primarily related to the management of the school premises lettings
- Promote the individual facilities, including boarding accommodation, theatre and sports centre and grounds, for use by external organisations
- Management and oversight of the sports centre, including but not limited to:
- Development of the sports and fitness facilities for the Trust and community use
o Line Management and support of the sports center staff
o In the absence of the Deputy Manager - act as Duty Manager at the sports
centre and supervise other activities such as school lets as required
o Ensuring policies and procedures are in place that allow safe practice of use of
the facilities for all users and safeguard the assets of the Trust
o Ensure any income is correctly recorded including working in conjunction with
the finance team for the secure movement of cash funds
o Oversight of the facilities ensuring they are fit for purpose and safe to use
o Support on Trust events as required including but not limited to the Summer
Festival and sports tournaments
- Ensure new lettings meet the requirements of the lettings policy and maintain all records and documentation relating to compliance.
- Meet potential hirers to discuss their use of facilities and specific requirements.
- Liaise with finance to ensure that invoices are raised to hirers in a timely manner and are subsequently paid.
- Liaise with the caretaking team for assistance with hirers needs, and ensure the facilities are set up and maintained so that they are fit for purpose.
- Report any maintenance issues.
- Collecting and assuring lettings compliance with all Child Protection requirements within KSCIE 2021
The successful candidate will have the following:
- 5 GCSE’s including Maths or English or equivalent
- Good general knowledge
- Facilities Management Knowledge and /or working towards completing NVQ 2 or 3
- Polite, professional and friendly
- Able to plan and prioritise a range of tasks
- Good organisation skills and a keen eye for detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Be adaptable and supportive of colleagues
- Ability to work under pressure
- Reliable
Please note we only accept completed Application Forms, CV’s are not accepted.
We look forward to receiving your application should you be interested. If you have not heard from us by the interview date, you may assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer feedback on individual applications that are not shortlisted for interview.
Closing date for receipt of applications: 9am, Wednesday 29 June 2022.
Interview Date: TBC
The Wellington Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
Please note: Any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions and cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences. References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process.
If previous employment has included working with children then at least one referee must be from this employment regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment. Any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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About The Wellington Academy
The Wellington Academy, as part of the Ascend Learning Trust, offers opportunities that are quite unique in a state school. There is something for every student to participate in; be it the Combined Cadet Force; Wheeler programme; Global Leadership China project; The Talent Tap and China Internship, as well as having a host of other opportunities to succeed both at school or beyond. This year a large group of our students have had the opportunity to serve internships in top London companies and also work in China and Thailand at our sister schools for a year.
Our curriculum is focused on ensuring every student is equipped to leave school ready to achieve their dreams and fulfil their goals. In addition to English, Maths and Science we continue to reintroduce more of the creative subjects. We know the impact these can have on building confidence and an enjoyment of school. We want students to have the chance to exhibit their talents, be it in drama, dance, music or sport. The Academy’s stunning theatre, dance studio, music practice rooms and sporting facilities are second to none and we look forward to sharing these talents with you as parents/carers through performances at school.
The Wellington Academy sits at the heart of the community. It is here to serve and we work closely with charities and our local primary schools. We provide support in the delivery of subjects such as French and run sports days. We value our close ties with other organisations; it is likely that your child will already know us well! Our links with the army are very strong; we welcome the diversity and cultural variety its presence gives to the school. Children who have recently moved from other parts of the country, returned from abroad and those who have joined our Boarding House, offer an insight into an international world with all its unlimited potential.
SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT
Ascend Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented groups, including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual-orientation or religion.
Please note any position that involves working with children requires declaration of ALL convictions/cautions regardless of whether these are deemed as spent and a DBS check will be carried out before any employment commences.
In line with KCSIE 2023 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be provided with further guidance and will be asked to clarify their online presence.
References will be obtained before interview at shortlisting stage and may be used in the interview process. If previous employment has included working with children, then at least one referee must be from this employment, regardless of whether this is the current or most recent employment, any gaps in employment must be detailed and an explanation provided in the relevant section.
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