THE POSITION

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to lead our existing Facilities Service provision in providing a high quality and responsive custodial and domestic service across the School’s estate.
The School’s Caretakers and Domestic staff are part of a multi-disciplinary Facilities Team consisting of four Caretakers, two Maintenance staff, three Grounds staff and twenty-four Domestic staff. The successful candidate will be required to manage the delivery of hard and soft facilities services including custodial, security and domestic support for the whole School.
Most of the skills (and characteristics) required by the Facilities Services Manager at RGS Newcastle are the same as those required by all managers and team leaders.
The difference rests primarily in the level of those skills, the attitude, behaviour, and confidence necessary for them to a lead and manage the outcomes of a pivotal operational group.

QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

The Facilities Services Manager needs to be practical, and intellectually curious with a good understanding of “how things work” (Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic, Hydraulic) with a good level of understanding of vehicular and mechanical systems.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following list is illustrative of the main duties and responsibilities of the Facilities Services Manager. It is not exhaustive but is a guideline to the main requirements of the role:

PRIMARY ROLE

• To proactively lead a team of 27 facilities staff including, including 5 direct reports.
• To ensure all the school’s buildings and facilities are cleaned and maintained to a high standard. The estate is secure and safe, ensuring duties and responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the relevant RGS policies and procedures and in line with the School’s routines and schedules.

GENERAL DUTIES

• Maintain the inventory of stocks and supplies and order essential materials ensuring Caretakers & Domestics have adequate tools and equipment to carry out their duties.
• Manage the facilities team to ensuring deliver a timely and excellent service to all School stakeholders.
• Manage the setting up for events and clearing away afterwards to ensure the School is ready for pupils the following day.