Facilities Manager

Leigh Academies Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational trust in Greater London seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to join their Estates team. The role involves ensuring high standards of compliance and facility maintenance. Candidates should have premises management experience and knowledge of Health and Safety. This permanent, full-time position offers a starting salary of £32,130 along with generous benefits including annual leave, pension scheme, and training support.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible and proactive work environment

Mileage allowance for travel

Paid overtime

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous premises management experience.
• Experience managing a team.
• Ability to maintain compliance and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the care and maintenance of Leigh Academy Bexley.
• Manage a team of Facilities Assistants.
• Ensure facilities are safe and fit for purpose.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Effective 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 an experienced and knowledgeable Facilities Manager to join our Estates team, starting in 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 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 £32,130 per annum as a starting salary.