Charterhouse aims to create a British-style international school reflecting the heritage and culture of the great UK independent schools. We are in search of courageous individuals who embrace challenges head-on and defy conventional expectations. We seek leaders who have the vision to set ambitious targets for students and staff; and who are unafraid to dream big and set lofty goals that will drive our school’s growth and success. We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Facility Manager
Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Category: Facilities Management
Role Overview
- The School Facility Manager oversees all aspects of our school’s physical facilities and infrastructure.
- This role is critical in ensuring that the school’s buildings, grounds, and equipment are well-maintained, safe, and conducive to learning.
Responsibilities
- The School Facility Manager oversees all aspects of our school’s physical facilities and infrastructure. This role is critical in ensuring that the school’s buildings, grounds, and equipment are well-maintained, safe, and conducive to learning.
- Facility Maintenance: Develop and implement a comprehensive maintenance program to ensure all buildings, classrooms, grounds, and equipment are well-maintained and in optimal condition.
- Safety and Security: Work with the Head of Security and safeguard the school community and property.
- Budgeting and Planning: Prepare and manage the facility budget, including cost estimation for maintenance and repairs, and plan for future facility improvements.
- Vendor Management: Oversee contracts and relationships with external service providers, contractors, and vendors to ensure quality service delivery and adherence to school standards.
- Compliance: Ensure the school’s facilities comply with relevant local building codes, safety regulations, environmental standards, and school policies.
- Inventory Control: Maintain an inventory of school facility tools equipment, and supplies, ensuring timely replacements and repairs when necessary. Ensure items are accounted for and secured overnight, implementing a sign-in and sign-out system.
Qualification and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
- Previous experience in facility management, preferably in an educational institution or a similar large-scale organization.
- Health & Safety Qualification.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing facility-related challenges.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders, including staff, parents, and external contractors.
- Ability to present complex information in a clear and understandable manner.
- Effective organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities.
To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline: Not Specified.