Candidate Information Brochure

Interim Estates Manager

About Sedbergh School

The School

Sedbergh School, founded in 1525 by Roger Lupton, Provost of Eton, is an Independent Co-educational Boarding School. The Headmaster is a member of the Headmasters’ and Headmistresses’ Conference. Set in the spectacular Yorkshire Dales National Park, the School also benefits from fast motorway and rail access to the rest of the UK.

The School is a vibrant, demanding and supportive community which encourages pupils and staff to be involved in as broad a range of activities and interests as possible. Art, Drama and Music are especially strong, and the School has a national reputation for Sport. Sedbergh has its own Prep School located approximately five miles away at Casterton.

The Principal, Mr A A P Fleck BSc, MA, acts as the “Chief Executive” of both Schools and is supported by a number of senior managers. Mr D J Harrison MA (Cantab) is the Headmaster of Sedbergh Senior School. Mr W R Newman MA is Headmaster of Sedbergh Prep School.

The Chief Operating Officer, Peter Marshall, is responsible to the Headmaster and Governors for the management of all the administration and support staff. The COO has responsibility not only for the finances of the School, but also for the extensive land and buildings, maintenance department, grounds & gardens, catering, housekeeping & domestic staff and all other support staff, as well as running the commercial trading arm of the School, Sedbergh School Developments Limited. The Position

Sedbergh School is seeking to appoint an Interim Estates Manager for a minimum of 3 months to cover a period of absence of the current incumbent.

Reporting to and working with the Bursar (Operations), the successful candidate is expected to have experience of property and grounds management and maintenance. Excellent interpersonal, IT and administrative skills are essential as the post holder is expected to ensure that the school is compliant with standards in relation to estates and buildings and relevant Health & Safety legislation.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding of Children

Safeguarding the welfare of children is of the highest priority to Sedbergh School. Every employee of the school has a responsibility to:

Protect Children from abuse; Be aware of the School’s safeguarding procedures; Know how to access and implement the required procedures; Keep a sufficient record of any significant complaint, conversation or event; Report any matters of concern to the Designated Safeguarding Lead; Attend annual in-service training provided by the School.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Interim Estates Manager is responsible for the daily maintenance of the Senior and Prep School’s property, grounds and assets, together with all the mechanical, heating, ventilation and electrical plant therein. They will provide support, direction and guidance to personnel in these areas.

Key aspects of the post are:

To provide support and direction to the Clerk of Works and Head Groundsman in the day to day management of the grounds and buildings; To ensure that the School is compliant and appoints appropriate specialists to cover inspections and surveys for: fire, asbestos, radon, legionella, gas safety, electrical; To provide advice on planning applications; To oversee management of health and safety within the estates department, ensuring near miss, accidents and RIDDOR incidents are reported in a timely fashion; To monitor the use of utilities; To ensure that records are maintained and up to date; To oversee project management including the preparation of the major repairs and renewal plan for this financial year; To maintain oversight of Estates Departmental budgets.

A more detailed job description is available on application, however the interim post holder is expected to focus on the aspects of the role described above, during their time here at Sedbergh.

Accommodation will be available if required.

How to apply

If you would like to be part of our team and make the most of this fantastic opportunity please contact Lizzie Harrison on 015242 79205 or email [email protected].

Closing date for applications: Friday 9 October 2020

We look forward to hearing from you.

Sedbergh School is committed to safeguarding & protecting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and The Disclosure and Barring Service.

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