Secondary School Premises Manager

Future Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

School Premises Manager – Secondary

We are looking for a Premises Manager to manage the Premises Team responsible for the upkeep, care, maintenance, health and safety, and facilities management, with the direction and leadership of the Estates Manager.

Leadership and Management of Premises Team

• Responsible for all people management aspects of a team of Premises Officers/the Premises Officer, in liaison with the Resources Director; including their recruitment, performance management, training - including acquisition of skill levels regarding minor maintenance work.

Building Maintenance

• To supervise premises staff, to ensure that their work is directed to maximise 'value for money,' ensuring high levels of productivity.
• To regularly inspect internal and external fabric of the buildings, initiating reparation of defects and prioritising necessary repairs. Any major defects or development plans to be discussed with the principal.
• To liaise with Estates Manager/Principal on all matters of security during the academy day and out of hours.
• To oversee the production and delivery of a planned programme of maintenance and repair of the buildings with direction from the Estates Manager.

Health and Safety

• To ensure that the sites and building comply with the highest levels of security with regard to safeguarding before, after, and during hours with direction from the Estates Manager.
• To regularly inspect the condition and quality of the premises taking action to address any issues that arise.
• To manage the security and opening/closing of the building with direction from the Estates Manager.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Training

• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements.
• Training in relevant Health and Safety requirements.
• Sound training in one or more of the following: plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems (or sound experience of same).
• Knowledge of the operation of heating and ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions.
• Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in an inner-city school or educational establishment with children and young people.
• Experience in managing premises budgets.
• Experience of managing large building projects.
• Experience of successfully managing a variety of events.

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