Required as soon as possible

This is an exciting opportunity for an Estates & Operations Manager to play a key role at Wimbledon High School as we undergo a major development and refurbishment of existing school buildings.

The Estates & Operations Manager will ensure the provision of a fit for purpose, efficient and effective site and facilities service, and a safe, clean and pleasant environment for staff, students and visitors which supports teaching and learning.

Working with the Director of Finance and Operations, their key responsibilities will include:

• Developing a facilities management programme, including planned, preventative and reactive maintenance
• Assisting with the management of large capital and refurbishment projects
• Preparing and managing annual maintenance budgets
• Regularly reviewing annual facilities contracts and establishing relationships with key suppliers
• Establishing an effective system to secure the premises during and outside school hours
• Ensuring that the premises and grounds are maintained to a high standard
• Overseeing the provision of Portering, Housekeeping and Waste Management services
• Ensuring that there is a suitable regime of statutory health & safety compliance

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements, security and emergency procedures and reactive, routine and planned preventive maintenance. Substantial experience of premises management and managing staff is equally important.

Facilities management and health and safety qualifications are desirable, but not essential.

About the School:

Wimbledon High School is a highly academic school for girls aged 4 to 18, located in the heart of Wimbledon, less than 20 minutes from central London.

As part of the Girls’ Day School Trust, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as:

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment

For more information and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 6 October at 9.00am

Interviews will take place during the week commencing 11 October 2021

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.