Location: Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8YY

Who Are We?

The Percy Hedley Foundation is one of the largest regional charities supporting people with a range of learning and physical needs. We take a person centred, flexible approach to the care and support we provide. We have five sites providing specialist education, adult day services, residential care and independent supported living to our service users. Our sites are based in Forest Hall, Killingworth, Jesmond, Newcastle City Centre and North Shields.

We work towards excellence every day and our team members are committed to delivering the very best outcomes for the people we support. Our dynamic and flexible service is tailored to the specific needs of the individual, making it easier to live, learn and be part of a world adapting to change.

The Role

The role of the Maintenance & Facilities Manager reports into the Head of Estates & Facilities within the Resources Directorate and is generally responsible for ensuring fit for purpose, compliant and well-maintained systems.  In addition, planning and coordinating of improvements works, and deputising for the Head as required are also a feature of this role. 

There are currently three direct reports across three geographic areas which support educational and residential facilities.  There is a need to work with the Estates & Facilities team as well as the wider Foundation in order to understand service and functional needs and be able to drive improvements. 

We are looking for an experienced general facilities manager who ideally has project management skills.

Please click here for the job description.

Why Work for Us

We also offer the following benefits to staff:

·        23 days annual leave plus bank holidays

·        Social working hours (Monday – Friday)

·        Loyalty awards starting at 2 years’ service

·        Wellbeing support (including occupational health, physio services and counselling services)

·        Contributory Pension Scheme 

·        Induction and ongoing training

·        Employee Assistance Programme

·        Access to a rewards scheme designed to save money on shopping

·        Access to Blue Light Card

·        Cycle to Work Scheme

·        Access to discounted Nexus Travel Corporate Pop Card (payments spread over 12 months and deducted from salary each month)

Click here for more information on the benefits available: https://www.percyhedley.org.uk/work-with-us/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS and barring checks as well as other employment clearances such as referencing in line with our regulator’s legislation requirements.

Please note that this role is classed as regulated activity as it involves working directly with children and/or vulnerable adults. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-declaration form prior to interview, and all candidates will be subject to an online check prior to interview. The amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013, 2020 & 2023) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ and are not subject to disclosure to employers, and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Please note it is an offence to apply for this role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children and the Percy Hedley Foundation has the right to respond appropriately.

As a disability confident employer who is registered and accredited by the scheme, we would encourage all applications but please reach out if you require any guidance or support in your application.

Please access the following link for our vulnerable adults protection policy:

Safeguarding at Percy Hedley School – Percy Hedley School

This advert will close at midnight on Friday 22nd May