Job Description

About Us

As Scotland's only independent boarding school for boys, Merchiston's genuine focus is on the needs of each pupil and understanding how to help him thrive. With the support of our caring community, each boy is encouraged to unearth his talents, pursue excellence and flourish in myriad ways.

Key Responsibilities

Estate Management

1. To have overall responsibility for the management of the School's estate, including the maintenance of buildings and grounds, site security and health & safety;

2. To manage the operations budget and authorise payments, providing the Bursar and Headmaster with regular updates;

3. To prepare and maintain a detailed rolling 3-year, fully costed, maintenance and planned works plan. This should include the external and internal fabric and finishes, mechanical and electrical services and infrastructure and, where appropriate, advice from consultants. Any plans will need to link in to the School's strategic development plan;

4. To be responsible for the project management of any capital expenditure projects, including seeking necessary planning consents; procurement of contractors, schedules of work, insurances & liabilities and expenditure to budget;

5. To undertake regular scrutiny of utility expenditure and usage with due regard to cost and the environment;

6. To oversee the letting of premises and management of staff accommodation;

7. To be responsible for the overall management of the School's fleet, ensuring compliance with statutory regulation.

Health & Safety Management

8. To act as the Fire Safety Officer for the School and in conjunction with Bursar and external advisors, maintain and review fire risk assessments, fire risk management checks and ensure that appropriate training is planned and recorded appropriately;

9. In conjunction with the Bursar, to oversee Health & Safety policy and management including chairing the Health & Safety Committee;

10. In conjunction with the Bursar, to play a leading role in training and keeping all staff briefed in matters relating to Health & Safety;

11. To update or create policies relating to areas of responsibility.

Risk Management

12. To ensure that operational risks including site security, health & safety and risks to business interruption and continuity are proactively and effectively identified, evaluated, controlled and managed.

Please note the above is illustrative, not exhaustive. Accordingly, there may be a requirement to undertake additional duties, consistent with the level of the post, as directed by management

Requirements

Essential:

Educated to Degree level in a suitable discipline, or qualified through experience Previous experience in a management role Experience in Estate management, Health and Safety and Transport Management Experience of managing outsourced services Strong Leadership skills with proven experience of developing strong professional relationships with a variety of stakeholders Good commercial acumen Competent report-writing skills Good time management An ability to pro-actively but constructively challenge and question the status quo The ability to use available resources effectively in delivering operational objectives within agreed deadlines The ability to develop excellent working relationships with colleagues throughout the school A desire to strive for continual improvement A creative problem-solving attitude to tasks with the ability to juggle multiple priorities

Desirable:

A suitable postgraduate qualification e.g. project management or Health & Safety or Professional Status e.g. RICS, CIOB, RIBA or BIFM/IWFM or IOSH membership. Experience working in the Education sector Experience of estate maintenance, planning and development Experience of procurement and outsourcing contracts Previous experience of preparing for and undertaking Inspections Experience and understanding of building systems, legislation and service requirements

What We Offer

37.5-hour full time working week Salary of 50,000 to 60,000 FTE, depending on experience 35 days annual leave each year, 8 days of which must be taken at Christmas during school closure and the remaining days outwith term-time Generous pension scheme Free school lunches (term-time only) Free parking
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Employee discount Flexitime Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Work Location: In person