School Premises & Facilities Manager

Harris Federation; Bromley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Girls' Academy Bromley is seeking a Premises Manager to lead the Premises Team responsible for upkeep, care, maintenance, health and safety, and facilities management under the Estates Manager and Head of Academy.

The role requires strong health and safety knowledge, experience in premises budgets, and a track record of managing external contractors in an educational setting. The position is full-time and based on site in Bromley.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements
• Training in relevant Health and Safety requirements
• Experience in plumbing, general and grounds maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems or similar
• Knowledge of heating, ventilating systems and common malfunctions
• Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures
• Knowledge of procurement procedures for service level agreements
• Knowledge of supervisory skills
• Understanding of cleaning methods and standards
• Experience in inner city school or educational establishment
• Experience managing premises budgets and large building projects
• Experience of managing external contractors and service level agreements
• Ability to do heavy lifting and handle emergencies outside normal hours

Responsibilities

• Manage all people aspects of the premises team including recruitment, performance management and training
• Schedule, supervise and prioritise work of the premises team
• Oversee external contractors working on site
• Lead refurbishment and maintenance of academy buildings and facilities
• Maintain academy vehicles and ensure servicing/cleaning
• Support teaching staff with technical/craft needs within team capability
• Inspect building fabric and coordinate repairs and necessary action
• Coordinate security needs during and outside academy hours
• Oversee planned maintenance programmes for buildings
• Ensure high-quality facilities for teaching and learning
• Manage community use and bookings of premises
• Ensure site/building security and safeguarding compliance
• Maintain high-quality health and safety systems and report to senior staff
• Inspect premises and address identified issues
• Oversee opening/closing and security systems of the building

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

Health and safety training

Maintenance & repairs

Premises budgets management

Supervisory skills

Contractor management

Security procedures

Heavy lifting capability

Emergency readiness (out of hours)

Education

Job description

Harris Girls' Academy Bromley is seeking a Premises Manager to lead the Premises Team responsible for upkeep, care, maintenance, health and safety, and facilities management under the Estates Manager and Head of Academy.

The role requires strong health and safety knowledge, experience in premises budgets, and a track record of managing external contractors in an educational setting. The position is full-time and based on site in Bromley.