Business & Premises Manager

Business & Premises Manager, Poole 

Full time, Permanent

Ref No: SES1011

Salary dependant on qualifications and experience.

St Edward's is a thriving, successful, all ability, consistently oversubscribed joint Roman Catholic - Church of England mixed 11-18 Voluntary Aided comprehensive school. There are 1084 students on roll. Please visit www.st-edwards.poole.sch.uk  for information about our school.

The Business and Premises Manager, working with the Headteacher, will be responsible for the overall management and maintenance of the buildings, facilities, grounds, fabric and furnishings of the school.

We are looking for an individual with significant experience of working in a financial and premises environment at a senior level successfully.

The successful applicant will have an NVQ 4 or Degree or equivalent qualification in a finance based subject.

The main purpose of the role is outlined below:

1) Give strategic vision and leadership to all aspects of the school's budget, finance and premises.

2) Lead, operate, maintain and develop the financial procedures and systems of the school, reporting to the Leadership Group and governors, while also ensuring that legal and safety requirements with regard to people and property and the function of the school are maintained.

3) Be responsible for the school site and its buildings: their maintenance, development and efficient use.

4) Take ultimate responsibility for all support staff employed at the school. Manage this responsibility through a team of middle managers. Have direct line management of a team of middle managers.

5) Be a member of the senior leadership of the school.

6) Ensure that the school is fully prepared to meet OFSTED financial criteria.

7) Liaise with all relevant outside agencies and contacts in relation to all aspects of the management of the school.

Candidates must be sympathetic to the Christian nature of the school.

Applications should be received by midday on 12 May 2014
Interviews are likely to be held on 20 and 21 May 2014

Please visit www.st-edwards.poole.sch.uk  for further details and application form which should be returned to ekinzett@st-edwards.poole.sch.uk

We do not accept CV applications. Previous applicants need not apply.

St Edward's School is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people. All appintments made are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.