School Premises Manager

• Salary £30,000 
• Must be available to start  immediately 
• Facilities Management
• Some line Management experience
• Experience of working in a school or public sector building

Based at a school in North London, the Premise Manger is responsible for the daily operation and service delivery carried out by the caretakers

• To manage the directly employed Caretakers and sub-contractors
• To work closely with the Contracts  Manager to increase profitability at site level under the agreement.
• To support the management of all Site Services related operations within the School to ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation the contract specification.
• The key objective of the role is to manage and be responsible for the activities carried out by the Caretaking team & Sub-Contractors.
• Ensuring that the internal and external school facilities are available, fully functional, H&S compliant and aesthetically pleasing where this falls within the remit of the Caretaking and cleaning team.

This includes:-

• Program, arrange and delegate PPM duties within the remit of the caretaking team. Monitor satisfactory completion and report back.
• Ensure service delivery exceeds customer expectations and delivers excellence, working closely with the Client to maximise the asset and contract potential
• Appointment and management of specialist contractors.
• Act as Responsible and Authorised Person for specialised operations where required.
• Assist with the operation and development of the Company’s Safety Rules and Procedures.
• Liaise with School personnel and attend FM meeting as required.
• Liaise with the Project Manager to ensure the safe delivery of Variation, Life Cycle and small works within budget and to time.
• Explore opportunities to develop contract variation works and revue of Lifecycle plans.
• Development of technical skills within the in-house caretaking team.
• Utilities management to ensure Company meets its contractual obligations
• Technical and Contractual reporting
• Demonstrate the Company’s core values of respect, involve, trust, challenge and deliver excellence.
• Audit caretaking services and report in-line with contract requirements

Qualifications/Requirements

• Management of FM direct/outsourced service delivery
• Financial Management
• Effective Communicator and Team Leader
• Proactive ‘can do’ management style
• Experienced in the operation of an FM software package i.e. QFM

• Over 3 years Facilities Management experience within a challenging environment is essential, preferably within the Public Sector environment.

• Able to lead and motivate others towards objectives
• Set an example through a desire for success and achievement
• Accept responsibility