Facilities and Premises Manager

eTeach UK Limited; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

25 days holiday (plus public holidays)

Job summary

Rokeby School in Kingston upon Thames is seeking an experienced Facilities and Premises Manager to lead the management and maintenance of our school buildings and grounds. You will oversee a premises team and contractors, ensuring high standards of safety, efficiency and service delivery across all facilities.

Reporting to the Bursar, you will plan and implement long-term development projects, manage day-to-day operations, and coordinate transport, event setups, cleaning and routine maintenance

Qualifications

• Experience managing a premises team and external contractors.
• Ability to plan and deliver refurbishment projects.
• Experience managing day-to-day premises operations and budgets.
• Strong health and safety compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of school buildings and grounds.
• Procure services and deliver refurbishment projects on time and within budget.
• Lead and develop the premises team; coordinate with staff and contractors.
• Manage day-to-day premises activities including transport, events setup, cleaning and routine maintenance.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and risk assessments.
• Develop and monitor the annual premises and grounds budgets.
• Collaborate with the Bursar on the 5-year development plan.

Skills

Facilities management

Premises team leadership

Budget management

Health & safety compliance

Job description

We are looking to recruit an experienced and pro-active Facilities and Premises Manager to lead the management and maintenance of our school premises. As a key member of the support staff, this is a pivotal role impacting all aspects of school life. You will be key in ensuring that our buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to a high standard.

We are a highly successful Surrey prep school, providing all-round education and development enabling our pupils to achieve excellent outcomes, in terms of high exam results, entry to leading senior schools, scholarships and awards and, most importantly of all, rounded characters, capability and confidence as young men with the world at their feet.

Set on a private estate near Kingston, you will be close to Richmond Park and the River Thames, yet within short travelling distance into central London.

We are looking for an experienced and self-motivated facilities and premises professional with experience in managing a premises team and contractors, as well as planning and running refurbishment projects.

You will be responsible for:

• the maintenance and upkeep of the school buildings and grounds
• procuring services and delivering projects in an efficient and timely manner
• supporting the Bursar in developing and implementing the 5 year development plan
• leading, motivating, and supporting the premises team, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration
• managing day-to-day premises activities including transport, assembly/exam set-ups, cleaning, routine maintenance and servicing
• liaising with teaching and support staff to ensure that the needs of the school are met
• ensuring Health and Safety compliance , overseeing and implementing the appropriate safety protocols and risk assessments
• managing the annual premises and grounds budgets

We offer excellent training and CPD opportunities, a generous pension scheme, 25 days holiday (plus public holidays) and an inclusive and supportive workplace.

In this role you will be in regulated activity and therefore the successful applicant will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records bureau disclosure. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Short-listed candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the subsequent Exceptions Orders, all positions within the School are exempt. Further information on these points and our other general recruitment practices are in our Recruitment of Staff Policy on our website.

Initial interviews will be held online.

Rokeby School, George Road, Kingston upon Thames KT2 7PB Rokeby School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share its commitment. Registered Charity No: 312653