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The 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 Why Work For Us page.
Main Areas of Responsibility
Your responsibilities will fall under the areas of:
* Leadership and management of premises team, including recruitment, performance management, training, work scheduling and ensuring relevant staff keep Federation compliance software up to date
* Building maintenance, ensuring premises managers direct their work to maximise productivity and value for money and keep academy buildings in good repair
* Supporting academy site measures, ensuring the security, health and safety and condition and quality of the buildings
A full list of duties can be found in the Job Pack.
Qualifications & Experience
We would like to hear from you if you have:
* A relevant degree or equivalent qualification
* Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements
* Training in relevant Health and Safety requirements
* Training in one or more plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance or 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
For a full job description and person specification, please download the Job Pack.
Professional Development & Benefits
If 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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