Deputy Facilities Manager – School Premises & Safety

Avanti Schools Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

O2 discounts

Specsavers vouchers

NUS/CSSC card

Well-being programs

Cycle-to-work

Job summary

Avanti Fields School in Leicester is seeking a Deputy Premises Manager to support the safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment. You will work with the Site Manager to oversee day-to-day premises operations, coordinate maintenance, and lead premises and cleaning teams.

With practical approach and strong organisational skills, you will help ensure health and safety compliance, manage budgets and respond to maintenance needs, enabling pupils and staff to learn and thrive.

Qualifications

• 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 organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager in overseeing the day-to-day maintenance, cleanliness, safety and smooth operation of the school premises, ensuring the environment is safe and fit for learning.
• Coordinate and supervise Premises Officers, caretaking and cleaning teams and external contractors, ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely and to a high standard.
• Carry out regular inspections and daily, weekly and monthly checks, identifying maintenance, repair and improvement requirements and supporting the delivery of planned maintenance schedules.
• Support the management of maintenance budgets, contractors, health and safety compliance and digital estates systems, ensuring resources are used effectively and records are maintained accurately.
• Work closely with the Site Manager, Principal, Business Support Manager and wider school community to respond to premises-related needs, emergencies and lettings requirements.

Job description

Avanti Fields School in Leicester is seeking a Deputy Premises Manager to support the safe, well-maintained, and welcoming environment. You will work with the Site Manager to oversee day-to-day premises operations, coordinate maintenance, and lead premises and cleaning teams.

With practical approach and strong organisational skills, you will help ensure health and safety compliance, manage budgets and respond to maintenance needs, enabling pupils and staff to learn and thrive.