We are delighted to be exclusively supporting The Mossbourne Federation in their search for a Group Estates Manager.
The Group Estates Manager will shape, lead, and manage the Estates and Estates function across the Federation, developing policy, strategy and ensuring all statutory requirements are met. The role line manages Estates Managers based within academies, and indirectly, their teams.
The role ensures that site operations are maintained to the highest standards and the Federation's buildings and grounds are safe, clean, and welcoming for all pupils, staff, parents, contractors, and visitors. Working in partnership with Principals and their staff, the role holder will manage all aspects of the Federation's properties including responsibility for maintenance, gardening, cleaning services, security, and facilities management and will establish, manage, and promote a proactive Health & Safety culture throughout the Federation.
As Mossbourne embarks upon an expansion phase, the role will oversee tendering and project management for several major building projects, including a RAAC related school rebuilding project and significant Department of Education-sponsored buildings works. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to establish standardised processes and practices across all sites, launching a Group Operating Manual and implementing and overseeing technology implementation to manage activity across the estates portfolio.
Working for a Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country's leading federations, expectations of staff are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence.
Federation staff are rewarded through access to a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to.
- Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation
- Car Allowance
- 8 weeks annual leave!
- Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs
- Free staff fitness classes
- Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes
- Free lunches (T&Cs apply)
- Discounts at local restaurants
- Saturday pay programme
- Special leave scheme
- First rate professional development and career opportunities
- Staff appreciation awards and events
- The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)
If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.
Equity Diversity & Inclusion
The?Mossbourne?Federation is actively seeking to increase the proportion of our workforce who come from diverse backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people of Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic descent.
Injustice, discrimination, and intolerance go against the core tenets of the?Mossbourne?ethos. We actively reject discrimination in our academies through continuous review of our working policies & practices across the federation, including at board level.??We are committed to developing and supporting inclusivity, diversity & anti-racism in every facet of what we do.
The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.