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WORKING WITH USThe founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.


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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITYWe are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic and forward-thinking Capital Project Manager to oversee the management and development of the school estate.
Reporting to the Head of Estates and Projects and working with the estates team, you will be responsible for delivering the capital developments across the estate, including a focus on new schools, sustainability projects and efficiency standards.


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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYYour responsibilities will include:
*Managing SCA project priorities, budgets and delivery from inception to end of defects
*Managing the opening and delivery of new free schools with the DfE, design teams and local authorities
*Managing and supporting estate condition, maintenance and asset management
*Managing capital elements of academy conversion projects
*Planning, procuring and delivering high-quality estate and project services
*Managing and monitoring external technical advisors
*Managing health & safety across all project lifecycles
*Managing third-party suppliers and consultants
*Managing consultations, admissions, branding, marketing, FF&E and uniforms for new schools
*Providing professional property services and ensuring compliance with legislation and regulations
*Assisting with estate-related policies, procedures and statutory frameworks
*Contributing to capital fund prioritisation and overseeing capital projects
*Assisting in developing a carbon reduction strategy
*Managing and supporting key building programmes and reporting to senior leaders
*Contributing to monthly project performance reports
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORWe would like to hear from you if you have:
*A relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a project management environment
*Evidence of continued professional development
*Project management experience within education, not-for-profit or public sector
*Experience of coordinating projects in complex and challenging environments
*Demonstrable successful delivery of project outputs to required time, quality and cost
*The ability to interpret and present complex information to inform robust recommendations for evidence-based practice and decision-making
*Proven and well-developed interpersonal skills, including excellent written and spoken communication
*Good administrative, finance and organisational skills
*Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications, including strong Excel skills
*The ability to work independently and flexibly with your own initiative on various ongoing projects
*A professional working ethic and a commitment to high standards
*The ability to ensure that confidentiality is always maintained
*The ability to upskill oneself with new areas of expertise
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.


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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITIONIf you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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OUR VISION & VALUESOur vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our...