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Estates Manager

St James Senior Boys' School

Surrey

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Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
As soon as possible
Apply by:
5 January 2024

Job overview

About the role

Reporting to the Bursar, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all facilities services and the Estates team at the Ashford site, including all aspects of hard and soft services in addition to minor works projects. You will ensure that ‘best in class’ services are delivered across this unique portfolio, including the effective management of the caretaking team.

Normal hours: 7.15am to 4.15pm, Monday to Friday.

About you

To be successful, you will possess a proven track record in the effective delivery of facilities services across a comparable diverse customer-facing environment. This role will suit professionals with a high level of personal credibility and demonstrable experience in engendering a culture of exceptional delivery.

Possessing the NEBOSH General Certificate is essential. Previous experience within the independent education sector would be advantageous.

About St James Schools

St James Independent Schools comprises three fee-paying institutions for children aged 2 to 18 years old. The Preparatory School (incorporating a Nursery) and Senior Girls’ School are based in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, whilst the Senior Boys’ School is located in Ashford, Surrey.

How to apply

St James Schools does not accept curriculum vitae, so please submit your completed online application by clicking Quick Apply.

Closing date: 9.00am on Friday 5th January 2024.

Interviews will be arranged directly with shortlisted candidates. The School reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process.

St James Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.

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About St James Senior Boys' School

St James Senior Boys' School is a thriving educational establishment in Ashford, Surrey. The school occupies a magnificent Victorian/Gothic building set in 32 acres of grounds, giving us the physical space to continue to pursue our excellence in art, drama, music and sport. It also allows popular extra-curricular activities, such as Cadets, Duke of Edinbugh Award Scheme, sailing club, archery, fencing and kayaking, to flourish even more.

The school aims to give the children the very best examples in human endeavour and creativity, to provide good company and individual care, to maintain an ethos in which truth, honesty and virtue are valued, and to insist on fine conduct for the service of all. At the heart of this educational response is the belief that the emotional development of the child is crucial and to this end singing is core discipline.

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