Job Description
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!