Harris Federation
About the Role:
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form is seeking a dedicated Premises Manager to oversee all aspects of building maintenance, facilities management, and security. The successful candidate will lead and manage a team, ensuring excellent service to students and staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage premises team (recruitment, performance management, training, scheduling).
- Supervise external agencies’ work on site.
- Conduct building maintenance (repairing, decorating, refurbishing).
- Maintain and service academy vehicles.
- Provide technical support to teachers.
- Inspect building fabric, initiating and prioritising repairs.
- Liaise with staff on security matters, ensuring safeguarding.
- Oversee deliveries and a planned maintenance program.
- Ensure high-quality facilities for teaching and learning.
- Manage community bookings and facilities management services.
- Ensure high levels of security and compliance with health & safety regulations.
- Inspect premises condition and address any issues.
- Manage building security and opening/closing procedures.
Skills and Expertise:
- Relevant degree or equivalent experience.
- Health and Safety knowledge and training.
- Plumbing, general, ground maintenance, electrical, or building maintenance experience (or training).
- Heating system knowledge.
- Maintenance and security system knowledge.
- Procurement and service level agreement experience.
- Supervisory skills.
- Cleaning knowledge and standards.
- Experience in inner city schools or educational establishments.
- General maintenance experience.
- Experience with external contractors.
- Team management experience.
- Budget management experience.
- Large building projects experience.
- Event management experience.
- Service level agreement management and best value experience.
- Physical fitness for heavy lifting.
- Emergency response capability outside working hours.
Why Join Us:
Harris Professional Skills Sixth Form offers a supportive and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression. Our competitive benefits package includes a Harris Allowance for teachers, a performance and loyalty bonus, a pension scheme, a wellbeing cash plan, and more. Join a dedicated team focused on providing an outstanding vocational education and preparation for students in Croydon and surrounding boroughs.