Facilities Manager

36 hours per week / 52 weeks Hendon School is an inclusive multi-cultural school with a commitment to the highest quality teaching and learning. We are passionate about education; students not only achieve outstanding exam results but experience an exceptional community programme. Many students have won local and national awards for their contributions to society. We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and experienced Facilities Manager to join us. This is a strategic post within the school, encompassing all aspects of Health & Safety, premises development and maintenance, management of catering contract and premises contracts, tendering and procurement. The successful applicant will have line management responsibilities for the site team, external contractors and cleaners. The post holder will be responsible for managing their work to agreed budgets and should be able to demonstrate sound financial knowledge. Further information on this role can be found in the attached job description and person specification. The successful candidate will have:

• The ability to develop positive and professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of statutory obligations in respect to building related issues (i.e fire risk assessments, asbestos, gas safety, legionella and DDA).
• Evidence of broad Facilities Management experience including within an educational setting.
• Evidence of training relating to health & safety relevant to the role or working towards such qualifications, such as IOSH or NEBOSH, Fire Awareness, COSHH, First Aid and Manual Handling.
• Experience of premises bid writing.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral to facilitate information exchange.
• Evidence and experience of leading teams.
We can offer:
• A friendly work environment and a supportive leadership team.
• Competitive local authority pension scheme.
• Employee Assistant Programme.
• Continuous CPD opportunities.
• Happy and confident students who enjoy being at school.
Candidates must complete the School Application Form, which can be accessed on our website www.hendonschool.co.uk or via TES www.tes.com Completed application forms should be returned to vacancies@hendonschool.co.uk Closing date: Friday 18 October 2024 Applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews can take place at any time. The school reserves the right to close this post at an earlier date should a successful appointment be made. Please Note: CVs will not be considered. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are determined to make Hendon School a fair and equal place, where everyone has the same opportunity to reach their potential. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure. We can only accept applicants who have the right to work in the UK.


• The ability to develop positive and professional relationships with all stakeholders.
• Comprehensive knowledge of statutory obligations in respect to building related issues (i.e fire risk assessments, asbestos, gas safety, legionella and DDA).
• Evidence of broad Facilities Management experience including within an educational setting.
• Evidence of training relating to health & safety relevant to the role or working towards such qualifications, such as IOSH or NEBOSH, Fire Awareness, COSHH, First Aid and Manual Handling.
• Experience of premises bid writing.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral to facilitate information exchange.
• Evidence and experience of leading teams.
  
  Hendon School is an inclusive multi-cultural school with a commitment to the highest quality teaching and learning. We are passionate about education; students not only achieve outstanding exam results but experience an exceptional community programme. Many students have won local and national awards for their contributions to society.
  
  We can offer:
• A friendly work environment and a supportive leadership team.
• Competitive local authority pension scheme.
• Employee Assistant Programme.
• Continuous CPD opportunities.
• Happy and confident students who enjoy being at school.