Facilities Manager

Leigh Academies Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational organization in the UK is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance of its premises. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with safety standards while managing a supportive team. This full-time, permanent role offers a starting salary of £32,130 and benefits including generous annual leave, training support, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid overtime

Generous pension scheme

Free, on-site parking

Training and qualifications support

Qualifications

• Experience in managing premises and facilities.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to effectively communicate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards of compliance are maintained.
• Manage a team of Facilities Assistants.
• Work closely with the Estates Service Delivery Manager.

Skills

Premises management experience

Knowledge of Health and Safety

Effective communication skills

Job description

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

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

• 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 £32,130 per annum as a starting salary.