EPA Trust is looking to appoint a Director of Facilities as part of our growing central team.  The successful candidate will have a wide experience of Facilities management, ideally within the education sector. This role will directly line manage a central facilities team, as well as indirectly lead site managers and business managers in each of the Trust sites.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Successful candidates will be required to undertake and receive a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service check as well as attending safeguarding training as part of this role.

JOB OVERVIEW:

To support and manage all Facilities related aspects across all premises within the Trust by:

• To shape, lead and manage the Facilities & Facilities Management function across the Trust.
• Managing all aspects of the Trust’s Facilities including upkeep, care, maintenance, security and facilities management in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Managing health and safety across all premises within the Trust.
• Responsible for the safe and efficient management, operation and development of all Trust premises related functions and resources.
• Responsible for providing any premises related pre-conversion due diligence for any assigned new schools joining the Trust.
• Leading on the planning and development of site staff resources, including coordination and delegation of relevant activities in conjunction with school leaders.
• Managing refurbishment, expansion and other building advancements in terms of bidding, developing, procuring and implementing building projects within the trust.
• Undertaking all of the above with sustainability at the core of decision making and task implementation, including aspects such as energy efficiency and carbon reduction, waste minimisation and circular economy, and delivering social value to the local community.
• Manage the Trust's sustainability activity, including supporting the development of strategies, plans and procedures and enabling the collection and reporting of relevant data.