We are currently working in partnership with United Learning Trust school based in West London, who are recruiting for a Premises Manager on a temporary 5 month contract. The position is due to start immediately and the hourly rate of pay is negotiable dependent upon experience.

The ideal candidate will have a enhanced DBS certificate and prior experience of working in a school managing facilities staff.

Duties will include (but are not limited to):

• To be accountable for the overall management of the Academy site and the maintaining of facilities to ensure a high quality environment that supports teaching and learning

• Ensure all planned and reactive works are completed and planned in a timely manner, to a high standard and within the approved budget

• To maintain an appropriate and comprehensive record in relation to premises and facilities

• To be responsible for overall site safety ensuring the procedures followed by staff and contractors are within Health and Safety at Work legislation

• To implement monitor and update the service delivery plans and ensure contractors and staff follow the specification

• Oversee a team of 4 which consists of 2 premises officers and 2 assistants

Experience required:

• To understand and apply regulations (such as health & safety, manual handling regulations etc.

• To understand the needs of a Academy in terms of its premises and facilities and budgetary constraints

• To understand the need to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people, and in safeguarding and promoting their welfare

• Previous management experience of a maintenance team

Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

• Ability to prioritise, plan, organise and manage work life balance

• Be able to lead and positively influence the team and others

• Ability to work as an effective team player, understanding the strengths and weakness of others to help team development

Working hours:

• 35 hours per week

• Monday – Friday, varied start/finishing times

Please note that you require recent experience to apply for this role.

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

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