Building Services Manager

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in London is seeking a Building Services Manager to oversee facilities management and lead a dedicated team at Ashcroft Technology Academy. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in building services, a proactive management style, and the ability to engage with staff and contractors. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including an attendance bonus and occupational pension scheme.

Benefits

Onsite fitness and cardio suite

Occupational Pension Scheme

Up to 2% Attendance Bonus

Qualifications

• Significant experience and qualifications in building services/facilities management.
• Experience in a school or similar environment is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage a team of premises assistants and cleaning staff.
• Maintain a high-level understanding of maintenance work and health and safety.
• Liaise with staff, students, and contractors to support operations.

Skills

Building services/facilities management experience

Proactive management style

Organized and approachable

Team player

Job description

Overview

Building Services Manager – Ashcroft Technology Academy

Full-time (36.5 hours per week) – Normal hours of work are 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, less one hour for lunch. All year round.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and manage a dedicated team of premises assistants and day-time cleaning staff, plus responsibility for early morning and evening part-time cleaners.
• Act as the main key holder for the site and maintain a high-level understanding of maintenance work and health and safety.
• Liaise with staff, students, contractors and hirers to support site operations and facilities management.

Qualifications and attributes

• Significant experience and qualifications in building services/facilities management.
• All-round knowledge of site-related matters and a proactive management style; organized, approachable and a team player.
• Experience in a school or similar environment is an advantage.
• Reporting to the Vice-Principal.

Ashcroft Technology Academy

• Outstanding Ofsted grade (2021) with high standards of behaviour.
• Successful, heavily oversubscribed school in Putney, SW London.
• Excellent quality and well-resourced facilities; Progress 8 score +1.34 (2024), top 15 nationally.
• Highest performing Sixth Form in the Borough of Wandsworth for the past 9 years; offers A-Levels and International Baccalaureate.
• Strong opportunities for career development and professional learning, including a comprehensive ECT programme.
• Excellent commuting access (near A3, East Putney tube, Putney main line) with on-site parking for cars and bicycles.

Application details

• Salary: Starting salary circa £45k
• Bonus: Up to 2% Attendance Bonus
• Pension: Occupational Pension Scheme
• Benefits: Onsite fitness and cardio suite
• Closing date: 03 October 2025 (noon). Applications may be reviewed earlier.
• All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. The Academy is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from minority groups.

Closing date and application instructions: complete the electronic application form and email it by the closing date to [e-mail].

Location: Ashcroft Technology Academy, 100 West Hill, Putney, London SW15 2UT