Facilities Manager / Premises Manager

AWD online; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

O2 discounts

Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

NUS Card and CSSC membership

Well-being programmes

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Retail discounts

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Facilities Manager / Premises Manager to support a busy school in Leicester. The role focuses on safe, compliant and well-maintained premises, coordinating maintenance, contractors and premises teams for smooth daily operations.

The post, known internally as Deputy Premises Manager, involves overseeing cleaning, caretaking and estates systems, with 40 hours per week, full-time permanent status and a salary of £29,546 to £31,533 per annum plus benefits. DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a facilities management role.
• Experience managing a team, including cleaners and caretakers.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Understanding of health and safety and security issues.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with the maintenance, cleanliness, safety and smooth day-to-day operation of the school premises
• Coordinate and supervise premises officers, caretaking and cleaning teams to support safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery
• Support external contractors, coordinate works and help ensure activities are completed safely and effectively
• Carry out regular inspections and checks, identifying maintenance and improvement requirements
• Support planned maintenance schedules and respond effectively to operational and maintenance needs
• Support health and safety compliance and digital estates systems, maintaining accurate records and required checks
• Assist with maintenance budgets and help ensure resources are used effectively
• Work with school leadership to respond to premises needs, emergencies and lettings requirements

Skills

Facilities management experience

Team management

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Job description

Facilities Manager / Premises Manager

A varied opportunity for an experienced facilities professional to help keep a busy school safe, compliant, well maintained and welcoming, while coordinating maintenance, contractors and premises teams and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the site.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Site Manager, Estates Manager, Facilities Coordinator, Site Supervisor, Premises Supervisor, Estates Coordinator, Facilities Supervisor, Building Manager

This role is known internally as a Deputy Premises Manager

SALARY: £29,546 to £31,533 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Leicester, Leicestershire, East Midlands

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity for a Facilities Manager / Premises Manager to make a direct contribution to a safe and effective learning environment.

Working closely with the Site Manager, the Facilities Manager / Premises Manager will help oversee maintenance, cleanliness, compliance, contractors and day-to-day premises operations.

The role also includes coordinating premises, caretaking and cleaning teams, carrying out regular checks and supporting planned maintenance and estates systems.

As Facilities Manager / Premises Manager you will bring practical facilities experience, strong organisation and sound health and safety knowledge to a varied, hands-on support role.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Facilities Manager / Premises Manager include:

• Premises Operations: Support the Site Manager with the maintenance, cleanliness, safety and smooth day-to-day operation of the school premises

• Team Coordination: Coordinate and supervise premises officers, caretaking and cleaning teams to support safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery

• Contractor Management: Support external contractors, coordinate works and help ensure activities are completed safely and effectively

• Inspections and Checks: Carry out regular inspections and daily, weekly and monthly checks, identifying maintenance, repair and improvement requirements

• Planned Maintenance: Support planned maintenance schedules and respond effectively to operational and maintenance needs

• Compliance and Records: Support health and safety compliance and digital estates systems, maintaining accurate records and required checks

• Budget Support: Assist with maintenance budgets and help ensure resources are used effectively

• School Support: Work with school leadership and the wider community to respond to premises needs, emergencies and lettings requirements

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in a facilities management role

• Experience managing a team, including cleaners and caretakers

• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation

• Understanding of health and safety and security issues

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils

BENEFITS

• Great opportunities for professional development
• LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts
• Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programmes including retreats, yoga and wellness apps
• Cycle-to-work Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Retail discounts

Pre-employment checks

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

JOB REF: AWDO-P15134