Facilities Manager

Leigh Academies Trust; Blackheath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

London weighting £3,000

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Leigh Academies Trust is seeking two experienced Facilities Managers to lead our Estates team at Leigh Academy Blackheath. You will take responsibility for the care and maintenance of site facilities, ensure compliance, and foster a safe environment that supports learning.

Value is placed on Health and Safety expertise and strong team leadership as you manage Facilities Assistants and coordinate with the Estates Service Delivery Manager. Salary £33,190 per year plus £3,000 London Weighting.

Qualifications

• Previous premises management experience.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to lead and develop a small team.
• Effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for care and maintenance of Leigh Academy Blackheath.
• Manage a team of Facilities Assistants and coordinate with the Estates Service Delivery Manager.
• Ensure compliance and that facilities are safe and fit for purpose.
• Support a learning-friendly environment through proactive facilities management.

Skills

Facilities management

Health and safety

Team leadership

Communication

Job description

Competitive salary with progression opportunities + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional .

Leigh Academies Trust has a fantastic opportunity to appoint two experienced and knowledgeable Facilities Managers to join our Estates team, starting as soon as possible. Our successful candidates will have previous premises management experience, taking full responsibility for the care and maintenance of Leigh Academy Blackheath.

You will be a key player in ensuring the high standards of compliance are maintained and that facilities are safe and fit for purpose. You will manage a team of Facilities Assistants and work closely with the Estates Service Delivery Manager to ensure that the internal and external environment is conducive to the promotion of learning.

A knowledge of Health and Safety is essential to this role as well as being able to communicate effectively.

Benefits of working as a Facilities Manager at a Leigh Academies Trust site;

• 25 days annual leave per annum + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days + bank holidays based on 5 years' service
• Full company closure and time off between Christmas and New Year
• You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team
• A flexible and proactive ethos
• Training and qualifications supported / encouraged
• Mileage allowance for travel between sites
• Paid overtime
• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
• Free, on-site parking at every site
• Dedicated site office

This is a permanent, full time role offering £33,190 per annum + £3,000 London Weighting. The working hours are Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4 pm with a 3:30 pm finish on a Friday. Our successful candidate will also need to be flexible to cover events and holidays.