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School Buildings & Estates Manager

Employer
The Diocese of Guildford
Location
Guildford, Surrey
Salary
£45,000per annum plus generous non-contributory pension
Closing date
23 Jun 2023

We are seeking to appoint an interim School Buildings and Estates Manager with excellent financial, reporting and project management skills to be responsible for the management of the diocesan school buildings and estates operation.

 

As part of the Diocesan Education Team, the School Buildings and Estates Manager will:

  • Provide guidance and support to the Diocesan Director of Education, Voluntary Aided (VA) schools sector, academy trusts and site trustees.
  • Be the lead officer for the key areas of statutory responsibility for the School Buildings and Estates operation.
  • Oversee and manage the school capital funding programmes which include the School Condition Allocation (SCA), Public Sector Decarbonisation Funding (PSDS), Devolved Capital Funding and Additional Capital Funding (ACF).
  • Work with project consultants, contractors and other stakeholders involved in school buildings projects to ensure good co-ordination and effective communication between all parties.
  • Lead and maintain the Property Service to Schools Agreement (PSSA).
  • Manage the School Buildings Project Administrator.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an experienced, dynamic team in a key role in supporting 83 Church of England schools and academies that belong to our wider family of Church schools in Diocese of Guildford.

If you are passionate about Christian education, looking for a ‘vocational-calling’ serving our Church schools and academies, and committed to our vision for transforming education we would be delighted to receive an application from you.

The successful candidate will need to hold a full UK driving licence and have their own vehicle as this position will require some travel. The role is based at Church House, Guildford with some flexible working split between the office and home working.

Benefits of the role include:

  • Competitive salary within the Charity Sector
  • A 15% non-contributory pension/life assurance provision
  • 25 annual leave days per year, plus bank holidays
  • An employee assistance programme
  • Learning and development opportunities
  • Attractive open-plan office and surroundings at Church House Guildford with free parking
  • Free shuttle between Guildford Station and Surrey Research Park, where we are based

 

How to apply

For further information on the role and the application pack, please visit our website at: https://www.cofeguildford.org.uk/xdb/diocesanjobs/show/school-buildings-amp-estates-manager-interim

Please note it is your responses to the criteria as detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification that will determine if you are shortlisted for an interview, therefore we encourage you to address the essential and desirable criteria in your application.

If you wish to be considered for the role, please send the following to recruitment@cofeguildford.org.uk

  • A CV
  • A supporting statement addressing how you meet the person specifications in the full Job Description.
  • Declaration of Disclosure

 

We will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis as applications are received and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

The Diocese of Guildford take our responsibility for the safeguarding of children and adults seriously. Our recruitment processes reflect this commitment.

The Diocese of Guildford encourages UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage applicants for all roles to ensure that we reflect the racial diversity of the community we are part of.

 

 

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