Facilities (Estate) Manager

At Curro, we care. Facilities (Estate) Manager Waterstone College Vacancy Reference: 23639

Curro is not just about teaching; its about teamwork. Were looking for talented administrators and support staff to join our family. Help us provide the best education possible.

What are we looking for? We are looking for someone with the following experience, qualifications and /or skillsets:

• Excellent organisational skills.
• Experience of facilities and staff management within a school or similar environment.
• Practical maintenance experience skills essential (water/electrical/building).
• Good knowledge of Office 365 (MS Word and Excel) - admin skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently.
• Tinkering skills.
• Relevant experience in a similar role.
• A clear criminal record.

The responsibilities are:

• Obtain quotations, receive and check new furniture, equipment and material and see to the correct distribution thereof.
• Prepare facilities for meetings, assemblies, social gatherings, etc. and provide tables, chairs and any other equipment needed.
• Liaise with professionals, suppliers, representatives, agents and workers regarding obtaining quotations, placement of orders, receiving of goods, etc. and take on a supervisory and monitoring role during work that needs to be done.
• Plan, organise, control and lead as manager of maintenance department by managing the maintenance staff.
• Control and keep the schools keys, monitor and maintain the alarm system, cooperate on a regular basis and liaise with the security company whenever necessary.
• Arrange for additional guards when necessary - brief, task and monitor work of such guards.
• Do maintenance and repair work - all ‘minor maintenance and repair work inside and outside all buildings and the terrain, including installing/fixing whiteboards, noticeboards, OHP screens, shelves and replacing door locks and keys when necessary.
• Purchase maintenance materials, tools and equipment as required and to control stock thereof.
• Maintain the gardens and sports fields.
• Managing the maintenance and repairs budget.
• Manage and monitor removal of waste and pest control.
• Personal commitment to education and a willingness to contribute to the values and ethos of the school.

The successful candididate will start on 01 May 2025.

Read more about where you will work

PRESCHOOL | PRIMARY SCHOOL | HIGH SCHOOL

Please apply before 28 March 2025.

Curro is an equal-opportunity employer, and therefore preference will be given to EE candidates. P.S Please view your profile for progress on your application. If you have not had any feedback from the school within two weeks of the closing date of this advert, accept that you were not successful for this position. But dont be dismayed, next time it might be you. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be communicated with. Curro reserves the right not to make an appointment. NB: Please remember and take note before applying that this is a Permanent position. NB: Please note that if you are found to apply for two or more positions that you do not qualify for in the least, you will be blocked from the system for 30 days. This is due to a large volume of applicants who are abusing the system.