Facilities Manager / Premises Manager

Facilities Manager / Premises Manager

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A varied opportunity for an experienced facilities professional to help keep a busy school safe, compliant, well maintained and welcoming, while coordinating maintenance, contractors and premises teams and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the site.
If youve also worked in the following roles, wed also like to hear from you: Site Manager, Estates Manager, Facilities Coordinator, Site Supervisor, Premises Supervisor, Estates Coordinator, Facilities Supervisor, Building Manager
This role is known internally as a Deputy Premises Manager
SALARY: £29,546 to £31,533 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week
JOB OVERVIEW
This is an excellent opportunity for a Facilities Manager / Premises Manager to make a direct contribution to a safe and effective learning environment.
Working closely with the Site Manager, the Facilities Manager / Premises Manager will help oversee maintenance, cleanliness, compliance, contractors and day-to-day premises operations.
The role also includes coordinating premises, caretaking and cleaning teams, carrying out regular checks and supporting planned maintenance and estates systems.
As Facilities Manager / Premises Manager you will bring practical facilities experience, strong organisation and sound health and safety knowledge to a varied, hands-on support role.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Facilities Manager / Premises Manager include:
Premises Operations: Support the Site Manager with the maintenance, cleanliness, safety and smooth day-to-day operation of the school premises
Team Coordination: Coordinate and supervise premises officers, caretaking and cleaning teams to support safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery
Contractor Management: Support external contractors, coordinate works and help ensure activities are completed safely and effectively
Inspections and Checks: Carry out regular inspections and daily, weekly and monthly checks, identifying maintenance, repair and improvement requirements
Planned Maintenance: Support planned maintenance schedules and respond effectively to operational and maintenance needs
Compliance and Records: Support health and safety compliance and digital estates systems, maintaining accurate records and required checks
Budget Support: Assist with maintenance budgets and help ensure resources are used effectively
School Support: Work with school leadership and the wider community to respond to premises needs, emergencies and lettings requirements
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Experience in a facilities management role
Experience managing a team, including cleaners and caretakers
Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation
Understanding of health and safety and security issues
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils
BENEFITS
Great opportunities for professional development
LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
O2 discounts
Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
Well-being programmes including retreats, yoga and wellness apps
Cycle-to-work Scheme
Flexible working options
Retail discounts
Pre-employment checks
The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
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JOB REF: AWDO-P15134
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