Horncastle Primary School Β· Horncastle, East Midlands
About this Role We are seeking a passionate and experienced Estates Manager to join ourtalented and hardworking team. Location:This advertisement will show a location of Beacon Academy, Chatsworth Place, Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire, but this role will be based at Horncastle, Lincolnshire Main Duties of the post Develop and maintain positive, solutions-focused relationships with peers and School leaders, incorporating the needs of the School, the Estate and the Estates team itself. To be the lead Estates advocate for continuous improvement in both the quality of the assets within their portfolio and the quality of the service provided to schools and the Trust at large. Undertake risk assessments, developing alternative working methods to support the service as required and recommend appropriate solutions. Monitor and advise on security risks and issues, ensuring that necessary responsive arrangements are developed, planned and implemented to achieve comprehensive, safe and secure access at all times. Undertakes property surveys and audits, supporting the development of maintenance plans that determine and respond to priorities within planned financial constraints. Identify, highlight and respond to major areas of concern or variance and instigate the necessary intervention and reporting to achieve service objectives within allocated funding. Undertake personally or through direct reports specific project activity from inception to completion relating to specific areas of site facilities management e.g. new project work including building improvements enhancements and refurbishments, health and safety project work and unplanned emergencies. Assist and support the creation of the Estates Development Plans in line with the Trustβs vision and long term estates strategy. For very serious incidents engage immediate assistance from senior colleagues or in extreme cases the emergency services to provide an appropriate response to restore a safe and calm atmosphere conducive learning. Health and Safety Lead and promote a strong Health and Safety culture across the Trust. Aid in the development and delivery of the health and safety strategy to identify effective practices and behaviours, creating a positive culture in this critical area of operation. Ensure effective Health and Safety governance, processes and reporting Trust-wide. Coordinate contractors and suppliers to ensure a positive culture for health, safety and the environment. Drive continuous improvement across health, safety and environmental performance. Wellspring is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We are keen to hear from applicants from underrepresented backgrounds and those with identified protected characteristics. Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. As this role involves working with children and vulnerable adults in regulated act