School Facilities & Safety Manager

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy seeks an outstanding Premises Manager on a full-time permanent basis. You will lead the team to maintain a safe, inviting and sustainable learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors. You will also guide the school to operate efficiently following good sustainable principles.

You will be responsible for premises-related functions including buildings/grounds maintenance, security, cleaning, health and safety, lettings, and contractor management.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or relevant experience, ideally in an educational setting.
• Knowledge of building management systems and MS Office.
• Experience in managing service and maintenance contracts and supervising contractors.
• Experience leading, coaching and developing staff and managing performance.
• Understanding and applying regulations (health & safety, fire, manual handling).

Responsibilities

• Oversee buildings and grounds maintenance.
• Manage security, cleaning, health and safety procedures.
• Coordinate lettings of facilities and contractor management.
• Liaise with external service providers and monitor contracts.
• Lead and develop the premises team to deliver quality services.

Skills

Building maintenance

MS Office

Contract management

Staff leadership

Regulatory compliance

Trades knowledge (plumbing/electrical/

Tools

Building Management Systems

Job description

Ark Blacklands Primary Academy seeks an outstanding Premises Manager on a full-time permanent basis. You will lead the team to maintain a safe, inviting and sustainable learning environment for pupils, staff and visitors. You will also guide the school to operate efficiently following good sustainable principles.

You will be responsible for premises-related functions including buildings/grounds maintenance, security, cleaning, health and safety, lettings, and contractor management.