Premises Manager

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is seeking a driven and enthusiastic Premises Manager to join our busy Premises Team at Tavistock College.

Tavistock College is proud to serve their community and beyond.

We promise to do whatever it takes to ensure that every student at Tavistock College achieves their potential. We make this commitment so that every young person can live a life of choice and opportunity.

Our College is a community and we firmly believe that students achieve when they feel a genuine security that supports learning and promotes social responsibility. We also take our responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children seriously so that they are safe, happy and healthy – this is our most important responsibility.

We work closely with families as we believe that educating children is a joint effort between home and College.

Our Trust comprises of 19 schools, 3 Colleges, 15 Primaries, and one All Through SEMH Special school. Established in 2018. We are situated in beautiful Devon on the out the outskirts of the stunning Dartmoor National Park. The schools vary in size and are all unique. Our schools are a large part of their local communities, and we value those relationships with families and locals.

Our vision and values are what we build our schools upon, with Ambition, Co-operation & Transformation being at the heart.

As an established Trust, DMAT can offer a wide range of benefits for our employees:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Eyecare Vouchers
• Access to Discounts
• CPD opportunities
• Extensive Health & Wellbeing Package
• Long Service Days
• On site Parking – In some locations
• Excellent Training Package
• Employee Recognition Scheme

Why choose DMAT?

DMAT are an inclusive and forward-looking trust, who seek to nurture our children and employees to be the best they can be.

On appointment, your main place of work will be at Tavistock College, but you may be required to work at any other premises occupied by the Employer or any of the Employer's Academies within Devon as directed by the Employer.

Summary of the Role:

The Premises Manager oversees the effective management, safety, maintenance, and development of college buildings, facilities, and grounds. The role ensures the college environment is safe, secure, clean, well-maintained, and supportive of teaching, learning, and community use.

To provide support and aid the caretaking team and any other users outside of school hours.

This post has keyholder responsibilities and you will be expected to be part of a call-out system on a rota basis.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day supervision of the on-site Caretaking team to include compliance duties, monitoring, directing and assisting with issues logged on the Every System and to direct team as required and directed by the Premises Manager.
• Line manage onsite premises team.
• Carry out regular inspections of buildings, classrooms, communal areas, and grounds to identify issues.
• Portering, including the moving of furniture and equipment.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise routine maintenance, repairs, and refurbishment projects across the campus.
• To hold regular meetings/weekly updates with the caretaking team and line manager.
• Caretaking and maintenance of the school sites to the required standard, to include compliance checks, general repairs, low level grounds maintenance and portering.
• Manage external contractors and service providers, ensuring work is completed to required standards.
• To liaise with Cleaning Supervisor daily to address any issues and concerns.
• Keyholder responsibilities including call out in emergencies (including being an emergency contact) and locking and unlocking routines.
• Oversee waste management, recycling, and cleanliness standards.
• Performance of caretaking and maintenance tasks as directed by you line manager or the principal
• Supervise parent and community events when required to do so.
• To assist with Lettings as and when required and to support the Evening Caretaker.
• In line with the grading of this post, it is expected that this will be a proactive role regarding maintenance etc, and that professional development / training will take place to ensure competence in related areas to allow a reasonable level of autonomy within appropriate limitations.
• Portering, including the moving of furniture and equipment.
• Manage external contractors and service providers, ensuring work is completed to required standards.
• Carry out regular inspections of buildings, classrooms, communal areas, and grounds to identify issues.
• Ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations, Fire Safety, COSHH, risk assessments, and safeguarding obligations.
• Conduct regular safety checks, fire drills, and maintain all associated logs and documentation.
• Manage security systems, access control, alarms, and emergency procedures.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies during compliance inspections.
• Supporting and assisting school staff with provision of required equipment, i.e. tables, chairs, flip charts etc.
• Emergency cleaning (spills, etc) to the standard required.
• Assist with monitor utility usage and support sustainability and energy-saving initiatives.

Note: A courteous and helpful manner is always required.

The performance of any other duties within the general range of the job description as required by the Principal of Tavistock College and/or their representative.

In undertaking these duties, Health and Safety policies must be followed.

Data Protection / General Data Protection Regulations Compliance

• Acceptable Use Policy
• Records Retention Policy
• Personal Data Breach Procedure
• Employee Code of Conduct
• E-safety Policy
• Social Media Policy
• Use of Personal Devices Policy

You should note that a duty of confidentiality applies to all personal data they see prior to their first day of employment (for example, pupil lists for the purposes of lesson planning or other activities to support teaching and learning). This reflects the custom and practice of teachers' contracts of employment starting on the first day of term while recognising the need to be aware of and plan to support pupil needs.

Education and Training

GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths - Essential

Eligibility to work in the UK - Essential

Any H&S training in a work environment - Essential

Manual handling training - Essential

Willingness to undertake training to enable role to be carried out effectively - Essential

Knowledge of fire regulations - Desirable

Working at heights training - Desirable

Management and Experience

Line management of caretakers and cleaning supervisor - Essential

Experience of general DIY - Essential

Awareness of Health and Safety at work - Essential

Joinery skills - Desirable

Previous role as a caretaker - Desirable

Health and Safety at Work certificate - Desirable

Knowledge of COSHH requirements - Desirable

Skills, Communication and Capabilities

Aptitude for DIY - Essential

Skilled in use of tools associated with general building maintenance - Essential

Garden Maintenance - Essential

Ability to work without direct supervision - Essential

Ability to problem solve - Essential

Ability to communicate with managers, staff, contractors, pupils etc. when required - Essential

Basic use of MS Office software - Essential

Basic computer literacy - Essential

Physically fit and able to carry out the duties of the post with reasonable adjustments where necessary - Essential

Joinery skills - Desirable

Appropriate use of equipment and products associated with general cleaning - Desirable

Knowledge of BMS systems - Desirable

Personal Qualities

Honest and reliable - Essential

Able to work responsibly and safely in a school setting - Essential

Ability to work flexibly according to the needs of the school - Essential

Customer-focused and willing to help - Essential

Self-motivated - Essential

Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunity employer.

All schools in The Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

You will have undertaken an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure Barring Service (DBS).

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The successful candidate will be required to come to DMAT Central Offices to complete mandatory training.

Training Details:

Location: Central Head Office (Wardhayes) 8 Simmons Way, Okehampton, EX20 1PY

Purpose: To provide comprehensive training on company policies, procedures, and systems necessary for successful integration into the role.

Training Schedule: Daily sessions from 9am to 4pm, with breaks provided.

Benefits of Training Week:

To gain valuable insights into our company culture and values.

Interact with key stakeholders and team members.

Acquire essential knowledge and skills to excel in your role.

Establish a strong foundation for your career growth within Dartmoor Multi Academy Trust.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £34,640.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking

Experience:

• Maintenance Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person