Interim Head of Estates

 Estates and Facilities Manager

Location: Exmouth, Devon
Salary: £42,723.00 - £44,720.00
Department: Finance & Resources
Hours per Week: 37.00

About Us

An award-winning campus in Exmouth, Devon, is designed specifically for the people that we cater for on our campus. We play a pivotal role in preparing individuals for a happy, healthy, and fulfilling future while enabling them to engage and socialise within the community. Our remarkable facilities support our mission to instil confidence, demonstrate individual worth, and inspire everyone to believe in their potential to achieve their goals

The Role

As the Estates and Facilities Manager, you will lead the estates, catering, and cleaning teams, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment across three sites. You will oversee the management and development of the sites, facilities, and premises, with a focus on enhancing sustainability. Additionally, you will manage risk and serve as the Health and Safety Officer, ensuring quality assurance, monitoring, and recording in these areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with standards, inspections, and servicing to support a high-quality and safe environment for everyone.
• Prepare and manage the Premises and Maintenance plan and project manage maintenance and development works, including contractor management.
• Compile annual maintenance and capital budgets and ensure effective procurement and monitoring of financial performance.
• As Health and Safety Officer, ensure and report on compliance and management of risk assessments.
• Monitor and maintain statutory regulations for workplace fire safety, including completing regular fire drills.
• Focus on site security, including access controls and alarm systems, ensuring effective safeguarding arrangements.
• Oversee and manage the effective operation of catering and cleaning services.
• Manage external lettings of facilities and identify and grow new income opportunities.

Why Join Us?

 This is a unique place, with unique staff and individuals. This role, along with the dedicated team behind it, is crucial to ensuring that our facilities and premises reflect the excellence and inclusion that define us.