Grade 8 (Outer London): £38,934 + Performance and Loyalty Bonus + Pension Scheme (LGPS) + Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan + Additional Harris Benefits
Summary
Are you looking to support your local academy? We are looking for a Premises Manager to manage the Premises Team responsible for the upkeep, care, maintenance, health and safety and facilities management of Harris Academy South Norwood, with the direction and leadership of the Estates Manager.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will include:
* All people management aspects of the premises team, including recruitment, performance management and training, and scheduling, prioritising and supervising their work
* Supervising all work completed by outside agencies on the premises and grounds
* Building and refurbishing areas of the academy as required, and maintaining, decorating and repairing the premises within the team's capabilities, including contributing personally to these activities
* Ensuring academy vehicles are maintained, serviced and cleaned
* Providing technical and craft support to teaching staff within the capability of the team
* Inspecting internal and external fabric of the buildings, initiating reparation of defects and prioritising necessary repairs
* Liaising with relevant staff on all matters of security during the academy day and out of hours
* Overseeing deliveries to the site as appropriate
* Overseeing the production and delivery of a planned programme of maintenance and repair of buildings
* Ensuring that all facilities for teaching and learning are as high quality as possible
* Managing community use and bookings of the premises, ensuring that a caretaking and facilities management service is provided to customers
* Ensuring that sites and building comply with highest levels of security with regard to safeguarding at all times
* Ensuring site and buildings related health and safety systems and processes are of high quality and reporting on these to relevant staff
* Inspecting the condition and quality of premises, taking action to address any issues
* Managing the security and opening/closing of the building, including security systems
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
* Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements
* Training in relevant Health and Safety requirements
* Sound training in one or more of plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems (or sound experience of same)
* Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions.
* Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures
* Knowledge of procurement procedures for service level agreements
* Knowledge of supervisory skills
* Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards
* Demonstrable experience of working in an inner city school or educational establishment with children and young people
* Considerable general maintenance experience
* Considerable experience in dealing with external contractors
* Successful experience of managing a team of premises staff
* Experience in obtaining best value for money when managing budgets
* Experience in managing premises budgets
* Experience of managing large building projects
* Experience of successfully managing a variety of events
* Experience in managing service level agreements ensuring good value for money
* The ability for some heavy lifting, with physical fitness appropriate to tasks required
* The ability to deal with emergencies occurring outside normal working hours
Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity, please send us an email, or call to arrange a conversation.
Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. This will be helpful for you when completing your application, and throughout the recruitment process.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we may interview and offer to a candidate before the closing date. Please note that we only accept applications submitted before the closing date via our careers website.
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
Applying online
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* Personal information about you
* Details of your education and employment history
* Details of any qualifications and training gained
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