Essential

Desirable

Knowledge & Skills

•       Experience line managing or supervising a small operational team.  

•       Experience in organising workloads, setting priorities, supporting staff, monitoring standards and developing team capability. 

•       Good working knowledge of the care, maintenance and repair of heritage buildings. 

•       Ability to assess, specify, plan and carry out a broad range of building fabric, structural and MEP repairs. 

•       Experience supporting minor works, refurbishment or capital projects. 

•        Good knowledge of health and safety regulations. 

•       Trade or technical knowledge and/or qualifications. 

•       Knowledge of statutory compliance areas such as fire safety, legionella, asbestos and COSHH. 

•       High level of practical competence across relevant trade and maintenance skills. 

•       Excellent communication skills. 

•       Experience working in a school, SEND or other regulated environment. 

•       Understanding of neurodivergence and the considerations in working in a SEND environment. 

•       First aid training. 

•       Pool plant qualification. 

•       Ability to use Microsoft 360 tools. 

•       Good written communication skills. 

•       Willingness to complete training where required. 

Attitudes & Attributes

•       Ability to lead by example and work effectively independently and as part of a team. 

•       Ability to use initiative, make practical decisions and prioritise competing demands. 

•       Calm and reliable under pressure. 

•       High standards of professionalism, confidentiality and integrity. 

•       Commitment to acting with integrity, honesty, loyalty and fairness to safeguard the assets, financial probity and reputation of the school. 

•      A proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems. 

•       Flexible and willing to adapt to the changing needs of the school. 

•       Enthusiastic and willing to learn new skills. 

•       Be reasonably fit to carry out the duties of the job 

•       Able to carry out some manual handling and lifting 

•       Able to carry out work at high levels using appropriate equipment 

•       Comfortable working in a busy and sometimes demanding environment. 

•       Personable and friendly disposition. 

•       Warmth and empathy.