We’re Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT) - a multi-academy trust with eight primary schools, five secondary schools, one sixth form and one Central Team under our umbrella.
We’re dotted across Rotherham, South Yorkshire with one school based in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire.
At WPT, students are at the heart of everything we do, and we aim to send all children into an ever-changing world, able and qualified to play their full part in it. To give them the best educational experience possible, we recognise the importance of investing in and supporting our colleagues. And that starts with finding the right person for the job!
Join Our Team as Executive Site Manager!
Are you a proactive leader with a passion for facilities management and ensuring operational excellence? This exciting opportunity to become an Executive Site Manager could be your next career move!
We are seeking a driven and organised Executive Site Manager to join our team, supporting the Senior Manager – Premises and Compliance. You will play a key role in managing the day-to-day operations across our academy sites, ensuring all premises are safe, well-maintained, and running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Assist in the daily management of caretaking teams and site support, overseeing the maintenance and repair of academy buildings, and ensuring compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA).
Monitor and implement Health & Safety regulations, managing risk assessments, fire safety protocols, and emergency procedures. You’ll ensure regular inspections, maintenance, and testing are carried out, keeping detailed records to meet all legal requirements.
Provide guidance to site and cleaning teams across all academy locations, contributing to their training, performance management, and operational success.
Assist in tender writing, obtaining quotes, and ensuring best value for projects. You will also oversee contractor compliance with DBS and HSE laws, ensuring all work is completed safely and on time.
Contribute to the development and implementation of policies around Health & Safety, security, and energy conservation, ensuring they are regularly reviewed and effectively applied across all sites.
Monitor spend within allocated budgets, ordering necessary supplies and materials while ensuring cost efficiency.
Collaborate on the development and execution of premises improvement and refurbishment plans, working closely with site teams to enhance the academy environments.
Join Our Team and Make a Difference!
***Closing date: Noon Wednesday 27th November 2024***
For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org
For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org
We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To be successful in your application, you will need to demonstrate an effective and creative approach to education, a passion for your subject and a commitment to supporting the development of the department.
In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service
Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full**
**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:
Why you are applying for this position
How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)
Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned
