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Job description
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?
Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
4DWW will be rolled out within our school, when we have a full complement of staff, and within the next year - so there's never been a more exciting time to join us #teamOFG!
Job title: Facilities Manager
Location: New Options Autism School - Orchards Cottage School, Near Kings Lynn, PE34 3HT
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent, 52 weeks per year
Essential:
Must hold Full UK Driving Licence and have access to own vehicle - you will receive a fuel allowance to cover the cost. Are you a Facilities Manager looking to develop in a position that you can truly make a difference? We are looking for a responsible, hands-on Facilities Manager to join our fantastic team at our Brand-New School, New Options Autism School near Kings Lynn, Downham Market. As Facilities Manager, you will help support our pupils and young people in their daily lives, by ensuring our sites are well maintained and equipped to meet their needs. This is a great opportunity to work as part of a team committed to helping pupils with varied and complex needs. You will take pride in maintaining our school, from day-to-day repairs to completing risk assessments, carrying out security procedures, checking equipment and contributing to school development projects. For many of our pupils, consistency is key, and our Facilities Manager takes time to make sure everything is as it should be for us to run smoothly and safely. Previous experience in a similar setting is essential including DIY skills, motivation, and personal qualities. This role is ideal for people with skills in maintenance, DIY and health and safety, looking for a new role that makes a real difference to pupils' lives and futures. You will be quality focused, efficient, able to work at pace, and motivated to help us provide a safe, caring environment where every pupil can thrive. About us Our New Options Autism School - Orchards Cottage School is proposed to open in June 2025; however, we are looking for a Facilities Manager to join our team as soon as possible to take part and support in our exciting new set up of the school. Our new school is proposed to place 72 pupils and as part of Options Autism our pupils will have a variety of complex needs including ASC. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running. Why join Options Autism? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will
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Must hold Full UK Driving Licence and have access to own vehicle - you will receive a fuel allowance to cover the cost. Are you a Facilities Manager looking to develop in a position that you can truly make a difference? We are looking for a responsible, hands-on Facilities Manager to join our fantastic team at our Brand-New School, New Options Autism School near Kings Lynn, Downham Market. As Facilities Manager, you will help support our pupils and young people in their daily lives, by ensuring our sites are well maintained and equipped to meet their needs. This is a great opportunity to work as part of a team committed to helping pupils with varied and complex needs. You will take pride in maintaining our school, from day-to-day repairs to completing risk assessments, carrying out security procedures, checking equipment and contributing to school development projects. For many of our pupils, consistency is key, and our Facilities Manager takes time to make sure everything is as it should be for us to run smoothly and safely. Previous experience in a similar setting is essential including DIY skills, motivation, and personal qualities. This role is ideal for people with skills in maintenance, DIY and health and safety, looking for a new role that makes a real difference to pupils' lives and futures. You will be quality focused, efficient, able to work at pace, and motivated to help us provide a safe, caring environment where every pupil can thrive. About us Our New Options Autism School - Orchards Cottage School is proposed to open in June 2025; however, we are looking for a Facilities Manager to join our team as soon as possible to take part and support in our exciting new set up of the school. Our new school is proposed to place 72 pupils and as part of Options Autism our pupils will have a variety of complex needs including ASC. For over 16 years Options Autism have provided care and education to pupils, young people and adults with autism, complex needs and learning difficulties. We are a leading provider of education for neurodivergent young people and young adults. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care. We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running. Why join Options Autism? Benefits Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including: Life Assurance Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including: A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad Cycle to Work Schemes Electric Car Purchase Scheme Critical illness cover And that's not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will
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