Assistant Site & Buildings Manager

Landau Forte Charitable Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the education sector is seeking a dedicated Assistant Site Manager for its academies in Tamworth. The role involves maintenance and repair of equipment, managing contractors, and ensuring safety inspections. Ideal candidates are proactive and capable of physical tasks, possessing good communication and organizational skills. Opportunities for professional development are offered, alongside benefits including a meal allowance and pension scheme.

Benefits

Meal allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Healthcare Cash Plan

Complimentary gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience of minor maintenance (DIY or professional).
• Experience in dealing with a variety of stakeholders.
• Good ICT skills including the use of Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.
• Performance and recording of routine maintenance inspections.
• Managing works of external contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Physical fitness

ICT skills

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Assistant Site Manager to join our team at Landau Forte Academy Greenacres in Tamworth.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on working under their own initiative while also collaborating effectively with colleagues when required.

The successful candidate will be a supportive and friendly individual, capable of handling a physically demanding position that spans both Greenacres and Landau Forte Academy Amington.

Most importantly, you will share our commitment to creating a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained learning environment for children of all ages.

Working across two very different academies you will have the opportunity to make a real impact on the operations and efficiency of both sites and be involved in all aspects of site and buildings, Duties for this job will include:

• Maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities, to prevent any loss of learning time.
• Performance and recording of routine maintenance and safety inspections
• Minor alteration projects
• Managing the works of external contractors
• Clearing and setting up of rooms
• Carrying out of maintenance tests
• Closing and securing the Academy including activation and deactivation of alarms
• Assisting with security issues
• Supervision of and ad‑hoc assistance to the cleaning staff, as required
• Basic training in one or more of the following: plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems.

Desirable

• Good ICT skills including the use of Word and Excel software.
• Recognised First Aid qualification.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of minor maintenance (DIY or professional).
• Experience of dealing with variety of stakeholders in person, by email, and on the telephone.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a school or other site management role.
• Undertaking responsibility for the care and maintenance of premises.
• Experience of overseeing other works i.e. contractors, cleaners etc.
• Experience of working in an office environment or similar.
• Knowledge of basic health and safety skills.
• Ability for some heavy lifting, physical fitness appropriate to tasks required.
• Excellent organisational skills.

• Knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions and energy efficiency measures.
• Knowledge of schools and issues relating to education.
• Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures.
• Driving licence and use of own car.

Personal Effectiveness

Essential

• Able to work on their own initiative, be reliable and trustworthy.
• Able to demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Committed to the broader education of young people.
• Able to work successfully as part of a highly effective team.
• Possessing excellent personal organisational skills and be a proactive, forward thinker.

Desirable

• Keen to develop professionally and learn new skills.

Landau Forte Charitable Trust is a family of six Primary, Secondary and Sixth Form Academies across the Midlands. Established in 1989, our roots as a charity lie in the global finance and hospitality industries, with our founders Martin Landau and Rocco Forte. Their values combine in how our schools look after their children and young people; they aspire to a world‑leading standard of innovation, entrepreneurship, service and care.

We believe a brilliant education should be central to the development of every child and young person. Their learning, wellbeing and happiness is at the centre of every decision we take and every pound we spend. The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk.

The chance to work with genuinely enthusiastic and happy students.

Career prospects within an innovative and ambitious Multi Academy Trust.

A meal allowance, commensurate with your working hours.

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teacher Pension Scheme (TPS).

Healthcare Cash Plan, from Westfield Health.

Complimentary gym membership.