Your future career at University Schools TrustWhere collaboration breeds transformationAssistant Operations Manager Estates and FacilitiesEmployer: University Schools TrustLocation: University Schools Trust, St Paul's Way Trust School, Secondary, Royal Greenwich Trust School, Cyril Jackson Primary School, Sir William Burrough Primary SchoolContract: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full TimeHours: 35 hours per week.Closing Date: 11/11/2024 at 12:00Reference: UST /24/295936We are entering an exciting time within the UST Central Estates and Facilities Team. As a smaller Multi Academy Trust with over 3500 pupils across 4 schools within 7 unique buildings, we recognise the depth of strategic and operational expertise required to align with the Department for Education's guidance on Good Estates Management and prepare for growth within the Academies Sector.
We are currently seeking to appoint an Assistant Operations Manager – Estates and Facilities to support the Trust Operations Manager – Estates and Facilities in providing operational support to our school leaders and in-house FM Team, as well as work strategically to assist in implementing the Estates Strategy for UST.
About the post Working as part of the Central Office Estates Team, the role of our Assistant Operations Manager – Estates & Facilities is to provide strategic operational Facilities Management assistance for our 4 schools based in Tower Hamlets and Greenwich.
You will be responsible for:
Contributing to the overall Strategic Planning of the Trust's Facilities Operations and providing support and assistance to our Facilities Teams within the schools.Regular liaison with our School Facilities Managers to establish and prioritise the current operational needs.Assisting with the coordination and day-to-day management of the school Facilities and Estates Teams.Contributing to the health and safety, fire, and security of the Trust.Liaising with the external letting contracts and catering managers across all schools in the Trust.About you The successful candidate for the role of Assistant Operations Manager will have:
Experience working within a diverse Facilities and Estates Environment.Good knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety policy and practices, preferably in an educational environment.Knowledge of contract administration.Ability to procure contract services, evaluate performance, and negotiate solutions with suppliers.Ability to form good working relationships both within the Trust and with external bodies and suppliers.About Us University Schools Trust (UST) is a partnership of schools, universities, and public and private sector bodies. We are uniquely placed to change the educational landscape for the pupils, staff, parents, and wider communities whom we serve. Established in September 2016, UST currently comprises four member schools located in two London Boroughs:
St Paul's Way School (SPW) 3 - 18 all-through school in Tower HamletsRoyal Greenwich Trust School (RGTS) 11 - 18 secondary school in GreenwichCyril Jackson Primary School (CJPS) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower HamletsSir William Burrough Primary School (SWB) 3 - 11 primary school in Tower HamletsAdditional information Interview date: 15th November 2024
Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early. The University Schools Trust, East London, is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check.
Please apply online. For technical difficulties, please contact the Support Team. For further information about the role, please contact the school directly.
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