Job Purpose: Oversee Premises Teams in primary academies, ensuring maintenance, health and safety, and facilities management. Stand in for site managers when absent. Main Responsibilities: Leadership and Management: Manage cleaning services and premises assistants, including recruitment, performance, and training. Schedule and supervise premises staff work. Ensure compliance with EVERY Software. Building Maintenance: Supervise premises staff and external agencies for maintenance and repairs. Inspect buildings, prioritize repairs, and manage refurbishments. Liaise with Health and Safety Manager and academy leadership on security and safety. Oversee deliveries and community use bookings. Supporting Site Managers: Ensure high levels of security and health and safety compliance. Inspect premises regularly and manage security systems. Health and Safety Adviser: Investigate hazards and complaints. Provide information on serious accidents and dangerous occurrences. Maintain records and promote health and safety awareness. Essential Qualifications, Knowledge & Training: Relevant degree or equivalent qualification. Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements. Training in relevant Health and Safety requirements. Training or experience in plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems. Knowledge of heating and ventilating systems, maintenance and security systems, procurement procedures, supervisory skills, and cleaning methods. Experience: Experience in inner-city schools or educational establishments. General maintenance and dealing with external contractors. Managing a team of premises staff and premises budgets. Managing large building projects and various events. Ensuring good value for money in service level agreements. Personal Skills, Abilities & Qualities: Good communication skills and excellent telephone manner. Physical fitness for heavy lifting and ability to handle emergencies. Ability to monitor structural faults, order materials, and work as part of a team. Wide Range of benefits including a very competitive pension scheme