The Assistant Site Manager will work with the Senior Site Manager and wider Estates Team to provide strategic and hands on management of the Royal Grammar School, Guildford in terms of compliance, lettings, events, and the effective day to day operation of this town centre site. This will include routine, scheduled, preventative and reactive maintenance of buildings, equipment and premises.

This position is initially offered on a two year fixed term contract to cover a period of staff secondment.

The successful candidate will hold a full UK driving license and be willing to undertake D1 training (funded by the School) in order to drive and manage the school fleet. They will have demonstrable experience of managing buildings, grounds and sports facilities. The key to success in this role lies in a 'can-do' attitude and mentality.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring that the buildings and fixtures and fittings are serviceable at all times, rectifying and reporting faults as necessary.
• To line manage and develop the General Assistants through identifying training and developmental requirements.
• Managing the helpdesk system as first point of contact.
• Receipt of supplies and management of the ‘Goods In’ Function.
• Carry out and record appropriate risk assessments.
• To provide cover across other sites if required.

Hours of work:

Monday to Sunday (45 hours per week) on a shift pattern with a 60 minute break for lunch and two 15 minute breaks, one in the morning and one in the afternoon, each day: 07.00 to 16.00; 08.00 to 17.00; 10.00 to 19.00.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits including:

• £28K - £32K per annum DOE
• 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for FTC)
• Pension scheme with an employee contribution of 5% and an employer contribution of 10%
• Medical insurance
• Fee reduction for son(s) of staff is available (after a qualifying period and subject to success at the entrance examination)
• Interest-free loans for rail season ticket holders
• Excellent lunchtime menu free of charge during term time
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Royal Grammar School has a responsibility for and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.  The person appointed to this post will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure Certificate from the DBS.

Please note: applications will be considered on receipt and we reserve the right to close applications early.

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