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Please complete this Job Application Form when applying for a role at Mount Kelly, MKEL or the Swim Centre.

Head of Estates

Mount Kelly is seeking to appoint a permanent and full-time Head of Estates.

Reporting to the Director of Finance and Operations the successful candidate will ensure the excellent care and presentation of the buildings and grounds.

Building a comprehensive understanding of the historic development and significance of the Mount Kelly estate the postholder will have responsibility for the preservation, management and development of Mount Kelly’s unique and historic environment, with strategic responsibility for the delivery of:

  • Maintenance of buildings and the wider estate
  • Site operations and facilities management
  • Health and safety and security
  • Residential property management

The postholder manages five direct reports, the Estates and Premises department consists of Grounds, Health and Safety, Housekeeping, Maintenance and Transport. The estate has beautiful grounds of 140 acres on the edge of Dartmoor National Park and a number of listed buildings across both sites.

The successful candidate will have a relevant building qualification e.g CIOB, RICS, CIBSE or equivalent with experience of working at a senior level, managing teams and working with historic buildings. Further details can be found in the job description.

Candidates should submit an application form together outlining their suitability for the post to HR@mountkelly.com

Deadline for applications: Midday on Monday 8 April 2024

Job Description | Head of Estates

Catering

Thomas Franks are the catering partner for the Mount Kelly Foundation. For catering roles please refer to: 

Thomas Franks | Careers


DBS

Mount Kelly, Mount Kelly Swimming Ltd and Mount Kelly Enterprises Ltd are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Charity Registration Number 306716


Safeguarding Statement

Mount Kelly is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance, which will include, if appropriate, a letter of good conduct from any country in which an applicant has worked or lived in within the last 5 years.  In addition, candidates will be required to satisfy further checks as outlined in safer recruitment practice.

CVs may be submitted as a supporting document, but applications must be completed fully including history of full employment and education.

The Mount Kelly Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here LINK.


Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Mount Kelly is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce. Mount Kelly will provide equal opportunities to any employee or job applicant and will not discriminate either directly or indirectly.  Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give their best.


Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020) provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and through the DBS filtering guide

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