Job Description

About The Role

Support the

Spaces which Enable Success - Join us as Estates Team Leader

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an

Estates Team Leader

to join our Broadstairs College.

As

Estates Team Leader

, you will be responsible for the maintenance of buildings and grounds, along with undertaking and overseeing minor internal and external building works.

What are some of the r

esponsibilities?

Opening and securing college building Setting and monitoring fire and intruder alarm systems Managing and supervising contractors and routine maintenance Maintaining the cleanliness of the college and college grounds Upholding strong Health and Safety standards Stock control and ordering of supplies

Why you'll love working with us:

Be part of a friendly and supportive team Work in a role where no two days are the same Make a direct impact on the smooth running and safety of our campus

Alongside our priority of excellent student experience, we also focus on our employees. Here are just some of our benefits when working for the East Kent Colleges Group:

Generous Annual Leave

- 27 days FTE per annum

Learning and Development Opportunities

- 3-4 annual paid group development days, bespoke programmes e.g. Aspiring Leaders Development Programme and strong internal progression-1 in 3 roles are filled internally

Flexible Personal Leave

- Time off for your child's first day at nursery or school, moving homes and for interviews

Competitive Pension Scheme

- 18% employer contribution

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

- Inc. restaurant, grocery, retail and holidays discounts as well as car leasing and tech purchasing schemes

Wellbeing

and Health Support

- Generous sick pay, counselling services, discounted gym membership at Canterbury College, free eye tests and glasses vouchers, flexible support for medical appointments and return-to-work support

Culture and Recognition

- Being part of Community Days, an Annual Staff Celebration Day, and an eco-friendly organisation dedicated to reaching net-zero by 2030

About You

We are seeking to appoint anenthusiastic member to join our team. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team, with a flexible approach to tasks and shift patterns. You will have strong organisational skills and be responsible for leading a team of 4 staff. You will also have the ability to advise apply Health and Safety regulations across the college.

What we are looking for:

Excellent communication and leadership skills Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations Strong organisational skills The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
(Experience in an educational environment is desirable, but not essential)

No need to spend time updating your CV, just click apply and complete our short application form. You can save your progress as you go, and we'll review all applications and get back to all candidates after the closing date.



If you are interested in an informal chat about the role, or have any queries, please email us on

jobs@ekcgroup.ac.u

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About Us

Outstanding Ofsted Provider

East Kent Colleges Group is an Ofsted Outstanding rated provider. It is proud to be the first General Further Education college organisation in the country to have received the Outstanding grade against each of the strands under the new Ofsted inspection framework. An inclusive provider, our colleagues place our students and the communities we serve at the heart of everything they do across EKC Group and this is illustrated in our 'Strong' skills grading by Ofsted.

Commitment to Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and we ensure that all staff are aware of their responsibilities for upholding these principles.



As a designated establishment, we are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore have an obligation to carry out checks to ensure that staff are suitable to work with children and vulnerable adults. These checks include conviction/caution self-declaration, Enhanced DBS check and obtaining sufficient referencing.



It is a criminal offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so.



If you are successful in being shortlisted to interview, your suitability to work with children and vulnerable adults will be explored as part of the interview process.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

East Kent Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all members of our communities. We are particularly keen to increase the diversity of our staff body and encourage applications from candidates where there is underrepresentation in our workforce.



We are proud to hold the

Positive About Disability Award

and are a

Disability Confident Employer

. This confirms our commitment to interviewing all applicants who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. With any successful candidate, we will explore any reasonable adjustments to a role due to a health needs or disability.



Similarly, we have a commitment to

Care Leavers (Care Covenant Pledge)

and to current or previous

Armed Forces personnel (Armed Forces Covenant Pledge)

with a commitment to interview applicants who meet the positions essential criteria and who have declared this on their application.



We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.



We do not engage with agencies for permanent staff and have an in-house recruitment team.