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Role Overview TeacherActive are working with a fantastic specialist SEND school in Enfield that's looking for a hands on and reliable Site Manager to join their team on a full time basis. This is a key role within the school, ensuring the site is safe, secure, and well maintained throughout the year. Reporting to the Head Teacher and the Group Health, Safety and Estates Team, the post holder will be responsible for a wide range of duties connected with the upkeep of the fabric and grounds of the site together with supporting the daily operational needs of the school. Main Responsibilities Oversee the day to day maintenance and security of the school site Act as keyholder and manage alarm systems, including out of hours callouts Supervise cleaning staff and ensure high standards of cleanliness and hygiene Carry out basic repairs, maintenance, and compliance checks (e.g. fire safety, water testing, emergency lighting) Work with external contractors and coordinate small on site projects Maintain school grounds including pathways, gardens, and play areas Support with health and safety audits and ensure statutory checks are completed Operate and maintain site systems such as heating, lighting, and water Occasionally assist with driving duties and school logistics Be available for occasional unsociable hours (e.g. emergencies or school events) Qualifications Previous experience in a Site Manager, Caretaker, or Facilities role (school experience preferred) Good understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements Confident carrying out general maintenance and using relevant tools Strong organisational and communication skills Able to work independently and take initiative Full UK driving licence Willing to undertake relevant training such as first aid, COSHH, or fire safety Benefits A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My Progression channel Market leading rates of pay TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you're paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there's no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash. If you are interested in this position, then click 'APPLY NOW' and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer.

Carpenter - Maintenance Tradesperson Location: London Sector: Education Type: Full-time Hours: rotating shift (07am-3pm/11am-19pm) Salary: 40,000/a We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious business school in London, seeking a skilled and reliable Carpenter to join their Estates and Campus Services team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified tradesperson to contribute to the maintenance and enhancement of a world-class academic environment. About the Role As a Carpenter, you will play a key role in maintaining and improving the school's facilities. Working across the campus, you'll be responsible for a wide range of carpentry tasks, from repairing furniture and fittings to constructing new items and supporting refurbishment projects.You'll report to the Building Services Manager and work closely with the Maintenance Shift Leader, responding to work requests and ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard and within agreed timeframes. Key Responsibilities Repair and maintenance of furniture, joinery, and associated ironmongery. Construction and installation of items such as shelves, doors, partitions, and noticeboards. Carrying out inspections and planned preventative maintenance. Monitoring stock levels and ordering materials as required. Liaising with internal teams and external contractors to ensure quality and timely delivery. Supporting small projects and contributing to process improvements. Maintaining clean and organised workshops and carpentry stores. Providing guidance to less experienced colleagues when needed. Candidate Profile A formal qualification in Carpentry (minimum City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2). Proven experience in a maintenance or facilities role, ideally within a customer-facing environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills. A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach to work. Basic IT skills and familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS). High standards of workmanship and attention to detail. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Interim Head of Estates and Facilities Management Location: Hampshire (covering multiple Academy Trust sites) Contract: 6-month interim, full-time, 5 days per week on-site (potentially some occasional remote work) Day Rate: 500- 520 per day (Inside IR35) Application Timeline: CVs reviewed Thursday 30th Oct. Interviews held next week About the Role We're currently recruiting for an experienced Interim Head of Estates and Facilities Management to join a forward-thinking Academy Trust overseeing multiple educational sites across Hampshire. This key leadership role will provide strategic and operational direction for all estate and facilities management activities, ensuring that the Trust's academies operate safely, efficiently, and sustainably. You will work closely with the Executive Director of Operations, school leaders, and the Health and Safety Manager to drive compliance, optimise resources, and deliver a high-quality environment for teaching and learning. Strategic Leadership Develop and implement Trust-wide estate and facilities management policies and processes. Advise senior leaders and Trustees on estate strategy, capital projects, and sustainability initiatives. Plan for the Trust's future growth and ensure effective use of resources. Operational and Team Management Lead and support the Estates and Site Operations teams across multiple sites. Oversee maintenance, compliance, and facilities services to ensure high operational standards. Manage procurement, contracts, and service-level agreements, ensuring best value. Compliance and Safety Ensure full compliance with health and safety and estates legislation. Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments. Liaise with external agencies, contractors, and regulatory bodies. Training and Development Deliver estates and facilities training across the Trust. Promote continuous improvement and professional development for site teams. Emergency and Crisis Management Lead on emergency preparedness, fire safety, and business continuity planning. Manage critical incidents and implement post-incident reviews. Person Specification Essential Degree or professional qualification in Estates, Facilities, or related discipline. Professional membership (e.g., CIOB, IWFM, RICS, IOSH) or working towards it. Proven experience leading estates and facilities across a multi-site or education environment. Strong knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and sustainability within estates management. Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. Desirable Experience in a Multi-Academy Trust or educational setting. Project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, APM). Knowledge of funding and capital project processes in education. How to Apply If you are an experienced Estates and Facilities leader available for an immediate or near-term start, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV by Thursday 30th for review. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview next week .

We have partnered with a leading facilities management contractor to recruit for a new Lifecycle Manager to join an expanding team, supporting Public Estates contracts in Scotland. The role will be based in the head office in Paisley, with the opportunity for some hybrid working. The successful candidate will have responsibility for the overall management and delivery of Lifecycle works for specific schools/contracts including reviewing and developing asset condition surveys, development of strategic and risk mitigating Lifecycle Management Plans and ensuring successful delivery of works in conjunction with our project management team. As a key member of the Lifecycle Team, and by extension the Public Estates contracts in Scotland, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to positively impact on the business, the school end users, and generally the success of the schools' contracts. The standard hours of work are 40 per week. (Monday to Friday 8:30am 17:15pm) Work-life balance and flexibility are key for our success. We empower our people to make choices that are right for them, with hybrid, part-time and flexible work patterns. You will be responsible for: -Developing a knowledge and understanding of existing Lifecycle Models for each contract within remit -Undertake condition and validation surveys across all sites / assets within the contract, including Building Fabric and M&E Services -Develop annual lifecycle plans for each of the schools / contracts, including 5 year lookahead, to comply with contractual requirements. -Help to define, and then work within, a LC strategy for each contract ensuring LC budgets are managed and provide day-to-day support to operational staff on reactive interventions -Design / develop project scopes and / or solutions to ensure compliance with contract specifications, client & end-user requirements, will ensuring the Lifecycle model remains robust. -Be accountable for the successful delivery of the LC plan for the year, either through direct management of supply chain partners, or collaborating with Project Team -We are looking for a candidate who has a background in construction, engineering or surveying, who is commercially minded and comfortable managing a programme of multi-disciplinary works. Experience in Lifecycle Management is advantageous, but not essential. We want to hear from you if you have: -A knowledge and understanding in Construction, Engineering or Surveying -A degree or Further / Higher Education in any of the relevant fields is advantageous -Experience in surveying, to support delivery of annual condition surveys. -An understanding of building structures, fabric, M&E services -Commercial and Contractual awareness -Proficient in the use of MS office software, particularly MS Excel -Knowledge and understanding of Lifecycle Models and planning / forecasting is advantageous. -An awareness of facilities management is necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of our organisation. -The ability to handle financial matters and prepare accurate reports is an important function of this role. -Demonstrated experience in effectively influencing senior managers and stakeholders. -UK Driving License is essential. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment - please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you Whats on offer? Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Senior Janitor/Facilities Management. Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth. Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days. Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions Flexible benefits - Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership. Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter. Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities Company Car/Car Allowance RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Building Surveyor (Project Manager) Your new company This is an exciting opportunity to join a specialised education consultancy, working with schools and other educational facilities, providing them with surveying, estates strategy and funding. Due to ongoing progression and expansion, they're establishing a new office in Bury St. Edmunds and are looking for a Building Surveyor to contribute to their success. Their vision is to enhance the learning and development of students, covering and advising on SCA (School Condition Allocation), CIF (Condition Improvement Fund), PSDF (Public Sector Decarbonisation Fund). Your new role As the Building Surveyor, you'll be working with a real variety of clients in the education sector, such as Head Teachers to Receptionists. There is a mix of projects ranging from £50,000 to £2 million. This includes roofing, windows and refurbishment projects. As the Building Surveyor, there won't be any expectation to be involved with party wall or dilapidations and there is the possibility to tailor a role to what you enjoy and your strengths. The organisation is also passionate about training and development, so if there are any specific courses you would like to take to progress your career, the organisation can support that. You do not need to be RICS accredited for this role, but the organisation does offer educational support for those looking to complete their APC. There is ample opportunity for progression not only within this role, but within the organisation. It's a really exciting opportunity to help establish and grow a new office and team. What you'll need to succeed To be successful for this role: You'll need to have a proven ability to drive projects in a successful and timely manner. Strong organisational skills. Personable with good people skills. In-depth knowledge of best valuation practices. Good attention to detail. You do not need to be RICS accredited, but experience in the relevant field is essential. What you'll get in return The salary range for this role is £30,000-£40,000 dependent on experience. 21 days holiday (plus bank holiday) with a week off over Christmas. There is a hybrid working model but, naturally, the expectation is to be on site for projects. Funding and support for APC and other courses. Chance to build a new office and team environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to , or call us on . If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. We also offer £250 worth of vouchers for referrals upon placement. #