Premises Manager, East London £30,000 - £37,000

This secondary school which is part of a growing multi academy Trust, in South East London, is seeking an experienced Premises Manager to carry out all aspects of site management of the school.

Supervising two staff, you will report to and advise the Trust Director of Operations and School Business Manager on all aspects of maintenance and suggested improvements to the school environment.

This includes security, cleanliness, porterage, monitoring contracts/contractors, routine checks, refurbishment and minor repairs, improve the productivity of site management and to carry out preplanned maintenance programmes.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a similar role, you will be a clear communicator and be confident in staff management. A good working knowledge of MS Office is essential for this role. On a personal note, you can prioritise tasks effectively with a calm and measured approach.

This is a well regarded school, with a strong collaborative working environment and with excellent CPD on offer.

If this vacancy is of interest, please apply via the Contact Us page quoting job reference PM34.

Director of Finance, East Kent, £55,000 - £60,000

Dedicate Recruitment is working in partnership with this prestigious independent school situated in the heart of East Kent that is steeped in academic history and offers excellent quality of teaching and learning. They are now seeking to appoint an exceptional Finance Director to lead on day to day finance.

Reporting directly to the Bursar, with a wider remit to the Senior Leadership Team and Governors Committee, you will be responsible for all financial management control of the school. You will play a key role to maintain and develop the ten-year strategic plan, ensuring all compliance is met in line with tax and charity regulations and co-ordination of the annual budget with significant input of financial modelling.

Leading a team of ten staff, you will ensure they are delivering in their support of all round financial and budget information coupled with your guidance on the delivery of the IT function.

The successful candidate will hold a full accountancy qualification with a minimum five years’ experience held within a senior finance role in education. You must be able to demonstrate proven experience within a complex organisation and in delivering on capital projects, can think strategically and be confident of initiating change. An excellent communicator, you will possess the gravitas to influence across all levels of staff and act with integrity for the purpose of delivering first class financial information.

This is a unique opportunity to join this highly regarded school which offers not only a challenging and diverse remit coupled with the exciting prospect to contribute to its continued excellent reputation.

Closing date for applications 5pm on Friday 27th November 2020.

First round interviews w/c 7th December 2020.

If this vacancy is of interest, please apply via the Contact Us page, quoting reference DF40.

Finance Officer, Dover, £20,585 - £22,469

Dedicate Recruitment is working with this multi academy Trust based in South Kent, seeking a professional Finance Officer to join the Trust Central Support Team.

Supporting a small team of Finance Assistants and reporting to the Finance Director, you will be fully conversant on collating month end information and compiling budget reports, assisting in monitoring the monthly income and expenditure and advise on variances. You will support the Finance Assistants in delivering financial information for budget holders and reconciliation of balance sheets.

You will be educated to GCSE level including English & Maths. A good working knowledge of MS Office 365 applications is essential. Experience of supporting a team and working within education is desirable for this role, however, the client will consider candidates from the commercial sector.

You will be an enthusiastic team player, with the confidence in maintaining and improving systems and processes.

This is an all year through role, offering 37 hours per week and 25 days holiday.

Initial interviews will be video calls with a second interview on site observing social distancing measures.

If this vacancy is of interest, please apply via out Contact Us page, quoting reference FO43

Facilities Manager, East London, £40,000 - £43,000

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an ‘Outstanding’ OFSTED rated secondary School which is part of a small multi Academy Trust. You will be a key member of the middle management team in directing FM services on both an operational and strategic basis.

As the primary point of contact for the Facilities Management services, you will lead a team of four Premises Officers in providing support and delivery of the site services for the school on a day to day basis.

This challenging and diverse role involves all aspects of site management from hard services including building and M&E asset maintenance. Soft services including cleaning, catering, caretaking and building repairs. Ensure efficient and thorough delivery of services directly or through contractors. Maintain Health & Safety compliance, security and direct liaison for out of hours commercial and community lettings.

You will be responsible for the FM budget to ensure you can achieve the best value in service delivery and third-party contracts. The successful candidate will be a member of the WIFM or holds a similar qualification in M&E services. Previous experience of managing outsourced facilities management services and co-ordinating contractors is essential.

On a personal basis you will be self-motivated and capable of controlling contracted resources firmly and sufficiently. You will bring a highly collaborative management style to problem solving and maintain strong working relationships, coupled with a good working knowledge of MS Office, Word & Excel.

This is a well-regarded school, with an exceptional leadership team which will offer challenge and variety. Excellent benefits including LGPS and 28 days leave.

If this vacancy is of interest, please apply via the Contact Us page, quoting reference FM37

Human Resources Manager, East London, £37,000 - £42,000

Dedicate Recruitment is delighted to be working in partnership with this visionary secondary school, which prides itself on a history steeped in education excellence and caring for the continued welfare of its students.

They are now seeking a highly experienced Human Resources Manager to lead on all HR functions across the school. Supporting a team of two staff, the primary role is to manage all personnel issues for a staff body of 200, both teaching and support staff, and developing key strategies across the school in monitoring and reviewing current HR policies, employment legislation, procedures and initiatives.

You will possess specialised knowledge on statutory employment legislation, equality, GDPR and safeguarding guidelines and provide advice and guidance to the Headteacher, staff and governors when required.

On a day to day basis, you will be responsible for all maintenance and monitoring of HR records, lead on the recruitment process for teaching and non-teaching staff, monitoring staff absences & punctuality and performance management of your team.

Due to the specific nature of this role, the successful candidate must have previous experience of HR responsibility within a school. You will have a good understanding in overseeing and maintaining the 'Single Central Register’ and can demonstrate delivering an efficient and effective HR service

The successful candidate will be educated to a minimum of A Level standard and is CIPD Qualified. You will bring sound knowledge of employment legislation and best practice coupled with the ability to multi-task, be highly organised and possess the integrity and confidentiality to develop trust with staff and senior managers

In return, you will be working with an innovative Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team who have created a warm, respectful, and nurturing environment where pupils thrive emotionally and academically.

Hours: 35 hours per week, all year through. 26 days leave.

Salary on offer is negotiable for an exceptional candidate.

If this vacancy is of interest, please apply via the Contact Us page, quoting reference HRM41

Office Manager, East London, £33,000 - £35,000

Dedicate Recruitment is proud to be working in partnership with this visionary secondary school, which prides itself on a history steeped in education excellence and caring for the continued welfare of its students.

Due to succession planning they are now seeking an entrepreneurial and proactive Office Manager to review the school’s current administrative processes and develop a strategy to enhance and implement them. One key project will be to modernise the sign in process from a paper-based method to an automated system.

Leading a team of nine staff, you will be responsible for the function of three reception areas, and an office in the sixth form building. This diverse and busy role will include a wide range of responsibilities across two sites. From maintaining a professional reception area to reflect the school’s ethos and high standards, assigning and monitoring administrative and clerical responsibilities to staff, continuously monitoring and improving administration processes to support the school efficiently, to managing staff performance.

The successful candidate will have previous experience of a middle or senior management role overseeing an administrative team, with a track record of improving processes and procedures with the confidence to promote improvements.

You will be educated to GCSE level or NVQ3 equivalent and possess an excellent working knowledge of MS Office with advanced Excel, coupled with good attention to detail. A natural team leader, you will have the gravitas to interact and influence across all levels of staff. You will be an effective problem solver with the ability to initiate change.

The school actively encourages applicants from both the commercial and education sector to apply.

Hours: 35 hours per week, all year through. 26 days leave.

Salary on offer is negotiable for an exceptional candidate.

If this vacancy is of interest, please apply via the Contact Us page, quoting reference OM42