Premises Manager

3 weeks ago

South Croydon, United Kingdom Harris Federation Full time

Are you looking to support your local academy? We are looking for a Premises Manager to manage the team responsible for the upkeep, care, maintenance, health and safety and facilities management of Harris Academy Purley, with the direction and leadershipof the Estates Manager.

**About Us**

**Main Areas of Responsibility**

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 minormaintenance work;
- Schedule, prioritise and supervise the work of the premises staff, and any other members of staff employed, within his/her area of responsibility.

Building Maintenance
- To supervise premises staff, to ensure that their work is directed to maximise 'value for money,' ensuring high levels of productivity;
- To supervise all work completed by outside agencies on the premises and grounds, their services, fittings and equipment, ensuring any inefficiency or ineffectiveness are brought to the attention of the Estates Manager;
- To build/refurbish areas of the academy as required by the academy Leadership Group;
- To ensure academy vehicles are maintained, serviced and cleaned;
- To provide such technical and craft support to teaching staff within the capability of staff at his/her disposal;
- 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 complete all tasks within his/her area of responsibility that may reasonably be requested by Estates Manager or Principal;
- To maintain, decorate and repair the academy premises where such work is within the capabilities of the premises team;
- To supervise oversight of deliveries to the site as appropriate;
- To oversee the production and delivery of a planned programme of maintenance and repair of the buildings with direction from the Estates Manager;
- To liaise with teaching staff and ensure that all facilities for teaching and learning are as high quality as possible;
- To contribute personally to repairs and maintenance alongside other staff;
- To manage community use and bookings of the premises, liaising with the Resources Director in managing bookings and ensuring that a caretaking and facilities management service is provided to customers.

Health and Safety
- To ensure that the sites and building comply with highest levels of security with regard to safeguarding before, after and during hours with direction from the Estates Manager.
- To ensure health and safety systems and processes that are site or buildings related are of high quality with direction from the Estates Manager;
- To report to the Principal and the Health and Safety Committee on buildings and site related safety;
- 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;
- To be responsible for security systems and the security of the academy, liaising closely with the Estates Manager.

**Qualifications, Knowledge and Training**
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
- 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, 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

**Experience**
- 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

**Professional Development & Benefits**

We offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan including access to a virtual GP, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plusbank holidays) for staff who work across the full year, and many other benefits.

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