Site Facilities Manager (Level 3 - Large or Complex Single Site)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a new Site Facilities Manager to join Oasis Academy, South Bank, part of one of the UKs largest and fastest growing multi-academy trusts: Oasis Community Learning. Having grown from 1 to 48 academies in the last 12 years we are excited for new developments ahead; this is a great chance for you to come in and lead, inspire and create new chances for the people in the communities we work in.

Join an organisation dedicated to transforming lives and communities today!

What Oasis Offers
In return for your hard work we will offer you:

• A strong Continuous Professional Development programme with training opportunities
• A supportive network and family of staff in a motivating working environment
• A competitive pension scheme with defined benefits, life cover and lower tax
• A generous annual leave allowance of 25 + 8 (Bank Holiday) days per year rising to 30 + 8 after 2 years of service. 

About Oasis Community Learning
Born of the Oasis global charity we are one of the largest multi-academy trusts in the UK. Working in disadvantaged areas of England we aim to provide exceptional education at the heart of the community and offer support to those in need within the area. Our ethos is a core part of our everyday practice and something each of our staff champion daily; Equality, Inclusion, Healthy Relationships, Hope and Perseverance. 

About Oasis Academy South Bank

Oasis Academy South Bank opened in September 2013 – a new secondary school serving the local Waterloo community.  It offers a small, safe, learning environment for local children, with Outstanding (Ofsted 2015) educational opportunities where every student can reach their full potential.

Oasis Academy South Bank is part of the wider Oasis Hub which delivers an extensive range of children’s, youth and family services in the local community. Oasis is already responsible for Oasis Church Waterloo, Oasis Academy Johanna (formerly Johanna Primary School) as well as Oasis College of Higher Education which offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses to more than 250 students.

About the Role
This post offers a unique and exciting opportunity to be part of this nationally growing organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, while individually improving the life chances of young people.  As Site Facilities Manager you will be the point of contact for all property and estates matters and be responsible for areas including site security, health and safety and repairs and maintenance.

If you are up for a challenge in a fast moving and rewarding environment that can really make a difference the educational outcomes of children and young people, then please do apply.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience within building and grounds maintenance
• Possess appropriate trade, premises/facilities and Health and Safety qualifications
• Have experience of managing budgets and forecasting experience
• Possessed excellent communication and organisation skills
• Be able to work under pressure & respond to deadlines
• Be committed to working in accordance with the Oasis ethos.

To apply for the position, please send your completed application form and equal opportunities to oclrecruitment@oasisuk.org by no later than 11am on Tuesday 29th August 2017. Interviews for this role are scheduled to take place w/c Monday 4th September 2017.

If you have any questions or require any further information, please contact a member of the recruitment team on 020 7921 4262.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff with be subject to appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks and referencing.

Oasis Community Learning supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

Oasis Community Learning is a company limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales no. 5398529 and is an exempt charity under the terms of the Charities Act 1993 and 2006

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours, which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.