Head of Estates Contracts and Energy Management

Head of Estates Contracts and Energy ManagementThe OpportunityThe Perse comprises three schools, the Upper, Prep and Pelican and operates across five sites in and around Cambridge, including the Porson Road and Abington playing fields. In addition to the school sites, the Perse owns 8 residential properties which are either occupied by employees of the school or out on a commercial basis.The Perse educates some 1,710 pupils and employs approximately 400 staff. In addition to the day-to-day operation of the schools the Perse oversees a busy programme of events, community outreach activities and commercial projects including the hire of its facilities to third parties.Reporting to the Director of Estates, the Head of Estates Contracts & Energy Management will take the lead on managing the Planned Preventive Maintenance programme, the estate services contracts and the energy and sustainability programmes. This is a varied and fast-paced role that will deliver a high quality, efficient service to the whole school.You will be required to develop systems and process to manage a range of services and establish monitoring and reporting of the school estate to ensure a robust Planned maintenance programme ensuring a high quality learning environment.You will be responsible for reducing energy consumption across the school Estate and will play a key role in supporting the school Sustainability Strategy. The post holder will lead on the review and implementation of statutory compliance obligations relating to environmental management and energy compliance.We are seeking an energetic and inspiring leader, with a proven track record of delivering excellent Estate Services, delivering tangible outcomes.You will have excellent management skills, maintaining oversight of the properties, budgets. You will have a keen knowledge of legislative requirements for buildings, Building Information Management, and ideally have an understanding of estate maintenance.The closing date for applications is Friday 08 March.Final Panel Interviews will be held on site on Monday 18 March.The School actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.Safer RecruitmentThe Perse School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including: references from previous employers, a Disclosure and Barring Service check at the enhanced level, as well as eligibility to work in the UK (in compliance with UK immigration regulations).All work carried out at the School on a regular basis amounts to regulated activity. This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone's responsibility. The School is committed to acting in the best interests of the child so as to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people. The School requires everyone who comes into contact with children and their families to share this commitment. Interviews will be conducted in person, and they will explore candidates’ suitability to work with children.For a confidential discussion, please contact our advising consultants at Anderson Quigley: Hayley Mintern on 07596 954 387 or Phil Gifford on 07743 936 121.Job Summary 08/03/#####
Location:
Cambridge
Up to £60,000 per annum
The Perse SchoolHills RoadCambridgeCB2 8QFEngland
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