Facilities Manager

LeighAcademiesTrust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Up to 30 days with long service

Full company closure between Christmas

Friendly and supportive team

Flexible and proactive ethos

Training and qualifications supported

Mileage allowance between sites

Paid overtime

Generous Local Government Pension

Free on-site parking

Dedicated site office

Job summary

Leigh Academies Trust is recruiting two experienced Facilities Managers to join the Estates team at Leigh Academy Blackheath. You will lead premises management, ensure compliance and maintain safe, fit-for-purpose facilities, with a focus on supporting learning environments.

The role requires Health and Safety knowledge, effective communication and a flexible approach to cover events and holidays. Salary includes London Weighting and benefits within a supportive MAT network.

Qualifications

• Previous premises management experience.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety essential.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Facilities Assistants.
• Work with the Estates Service Delivery Manager to maintain safe, compliant facilities.
• Ensure compliance and that facilities are safe and fit for purpose.
• Oversee maintenance and care of Leigh Academy Blackheath.
• Cover events and holidays as required.

Skills

Premises management

Team leadership

Health and Safety

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 LAT benefits.

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.

Working with us at Leigh Academy Blackheath

Leigh Academy Blackheath (LAB) is an 'Outstanding' co-educational 11-19 school in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. An International Baccalaureate World School, LAB is dedicated to providing a challenging and personalised education to all students. The school's mission is to ensure every student becomes a powerful citizen of the digital future.

LAB is a strong learning community built on the core values of Respect, Integrity, Ambition, Scholarship, and Resilience. The school's 'human-scale' education model ensures every student is known and valued. LAB is seeking a new team member with a flexible, can-do attitude, drive, and enthusiasm to work with students who have special educational needs. The role involves supporting students in 1:1 sessions and small groups, preparing specialist materials, and contributing to the school's supportive and collaborative environment.

Applying for this Opportunity

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you'd like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don't hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): [e-mail] / 01634 412 245.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity

Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role involves regulated activity relevant to children, and it is a criminal offence for anyone barred from engaging in regulated activity with children to apply for this position.

We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates, and you can read more about our approach on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role, regardless of any protected characteristics, which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices, and not discriminating on any grounds.