Site Manager/Premises Officer Facilities - Full-time

The High Weald Academy, Strood, Rochester

• Ref:KCC886-4003-186S
• Posted:19/06/2017
• Pay:£21,509 - £24,472 per annum
• Start Date:Jul 2017
• App Close Date:10/07/2017 at 12:00
• Interviews:tbc

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Premises Manager

We are looking for an experience Premises Manager to provide leadership and management of the academy’s site and cleaning team. The role is 37 hours per week, all year round, and it is essential that the successful candidate has the flexibility to ensure that there is cover from 6.30am to 6.00pm, in conjunction with the rest of the site team. 

As Premises Manager, you will provide site development and management for the academy and ensure that the premises are cleaned, maintained and compliant to the approved specifications.  You will have overall responsibility for the security and health and safety of the site, ensuring a safe environment for all users.  You will work with the Trust Estates Manager to plan sustainable and cost effective planning to optimise energy and maintenance costs.

If you are energetic, creative, flexible, and have a positive work ethic, then this role may be for you.  The successful candidate will thrive in their work, act as a positive influence on their team, which will in turn make a critical contribution to our community

As an employee of Brook Learning Trust, you will receive a comprehensive induction programme, training opportunities, competitive salary and benefits and have the opportunity to contribute the our vision for improving the outcomes for young people.

Visits to the academy are encouraged and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss this role with your further.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment.  All post are subject to vetting checks including an Enhanced DBS check and references.  An overseas police check will be required by candidates who have worked or resided outside of the UK, in the last 10 years.

Information about the school

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2021, our Trust comprises 31 geographically organised academies (15 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating 20,000 students, and employing over 2,500 talented staff. The Trust is establishing four ‘clusters’ of academies: North West Kent; Central Kent; South East London; Medway. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Click here to view our future plans in our Vision 2025 document.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Click here to view the range of benefits available to all LAT staff.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Suzanne Hutchings
• Address:Brook Learning Trust, The High Weald Academy, Angley Road, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 2PY
• Telephone: 01580 712754
• Email: careers@brooklearningtrust.org.uk