School Site Lead — Safe, Maintained Premises & Team

Shire plc; Brownhills; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Job summary

Shire Oak Academy in Brownhills is seeking a Site Lead to ensure high-quality premises management and safety across the campus. Reporting to Operations Manager, you will oversee maintenance, security and facilities projects while guiding a site team.

The role requires a facilities management qualification, health and safety training and the ability to plan maintenance, manage contractors and maintain compliance records. The Mercian Trust supports safeguarding and professional development.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification or training in facilities management, building maintenance or a related trade.
• Health and safety training, such as IOSH Working Safely or equivalent.
• First aid, fire safety, asbestos awareness, legionella awareness and manual handling training, or willingness to complete these.
• Strong working knowledge of health and safety legislation and good practice relevant to school premises.
• Knowledge of fire safety, COSHH, asbestos management, legionella control, security and safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to lead, motivate and organise a site team and maintain consistently high standards.
• Ability to inspect premises, identify defects and risks, prioritise work and arrange effective solutions.
• Ability to plan maintenance programmes, manage competing priorities and respond calmly to emergencies.
• Ability to obtain and compare quotations, monitor contractor performance and use resources cost-effectively.
• Good written, verbal and digital communication skills, including maintaining logs, schedules and compliance records.
• Practical maintenance and problem-solving skills, with the judgement to recognise when specialist support is required.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in ensuring high-quality provision of premises management.
• Manage all aspects of the Academy's properties including upkeep, care, maintenance, security, health and safety, and facilities management in line with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Assist Operations Manager to undertake the management of refurbishments, other building advancements, and support developing, procuring, and implementing building projects.
• Proactively manage risk, ensuring up-to-date risk assessments are in place and key information, and training is disseminated to staff to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities in these areas.

Skills

Premises management

Health and safety

Risk assessment

Leadership

Building maintenance

Contractor management

Communication skills

COSHH awareness

Budgeting

Education

Facilities management qualification

IOSH certificate

First aid training

Job description

Shire Oak Academy in Brownhills is seeking a Site Lead to ensure high-quality premises management and safety across the campus. Reporting to Operations Manager, you will oversee maintenance, security and facilities projects while guiding a site team.

The role requires a facilities management qualification, health and safety training and the ability to plan maintenance, manage contractors and maintain compliance records. The Mercian Trust supports safeguarding and professional development.