Job Description

About The Role

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The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in Facilities Management within a large academy.



The Deputy Facilities Manager (DFM) will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day delivery of premises services and facilities operations across the site, ensuring it is maintained in a safe, clean, and secure condition.



The DFM will work alongside the premises team to ensure the effective delivery of site services. This is a hands-on role involving site maintenance, minor repairs, decoration, caretaking, security, waste management, grounds maintenance, minibus driving, and cleaning.



You will take pride in the site as if it were your own home--treating the academy with care, attention, and respect to create a welcoming and well-maintained environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

+ Effectively manage the Soft Services across the Academy.
+ Ensure that the academy gives a positive first impression to all users of the building and that pupils, staff, visitors and contractors can work safely and effectively.
+ Implement effective and efficient ways of working, including using digital platforms and systems.
+ Manage and supervise contractors while working on the academy site.
+ Support the management and sign-off of contractor works providing building, maintenance, grounds, and cleaning services to the academy, ensuring these are delivered to the highest standard.
+ Ensure that the buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard.
+ Undertake general maintenance and remedial works in-house, calling on contractors if required.
+ Be a key holder for the academy site, liaise with the local police station and control allocation of users for the keys for routine and non-routine opening ensuring adequate key holder cover during holiday periods.
+ Keep clear records of works carried out by contractors, including compliance information, actively utilizing tracking documents and software and databases.
+ Support with raising funds for academy initiatives.
+ Ensure that all plant and equipment are available and working effectively during the opening hours of the academy and adjusted as required for evening and weekend use.
+ Maintain an accurate asset register and inventory e.g., plant, keys, codes, fobs, furniture, equipment.
+ Manage routine activities and compliance checks.
+ Maintain key facilities documentation such as risk assessments, building plans and equipment locations, which contributes towards the academy business continuity plan.

Benefits

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+ Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
+ Twice as many training days as standard.
+ Generous pension scheme.
+ Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
+ Interest-free loans - up to 5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
+ Gym discounts - offering up to 40%.
+ Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at

https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us

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We are a mixed all-through school that caters for children from nursery age through to sixth form. We have the highest aspirations for all our children to ensure they are prepared for university and inspired to be leaders in their community. We offer our students a first-class education based on high quality teaching and experiences outside of the classroom.



Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and we are ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally. All of our sixth form students received a university offer with 73% of those being a top 3rd university.



We pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with our students, caring for them throughout their education. We also work closely with families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of all the opportunities we provide.

Visit

arkglobe.org/jobs

to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.



Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link.


Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.