Title: Premises Manager
What You Will Do
- Lead and motivate site-based facilities teams, creating a culture of safety, accountability and excellent customer service.
- Ensure statutory compliance activities, inspections and maintenance programmes are delivered effectively and on time.
- Manage day-to-day site operations, keeping school environments safe, secure, compliant and fit for learning.
- Oversee planned preventative maintenance activities and contractor performance, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Build strong relationships with school leadership teams and operational stakeholders, providing clear communication and proactive problem solving.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across compliance, sustainability, energy management and operational performance.
What You Will Bring:
Essential
- Experience managing or supervising facilities, estates or building services teams.
- Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
- Experience overseeing contractors, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple demands.
- Competent IT skills, including experience of CAFM or compliance management systems.
Qualifications
- SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme) or equivalent.
- First Aid at Work.
- Fire Marshal training.
- Legionella Responsible Person training.
Desirable
- Previous experience within an education, facilities management or public sector environment.
- Experience managing multi-site operations.
- Knowledge of sustainability and energy management initiatives.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and solutions-focused.
- Strong leader who inspires and develops others.
- Customer-focused with a collaborative approach.
- Adaptable, resilient and able to respond effectively to changing priorities.
- Highly accountable with a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
Why join Amey?
At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.
- Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
- Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities
- Training Opportunities: Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
- Holidays - Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
- Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
- Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
- Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
- Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
- Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
- Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey
About Amey
We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.
Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.
Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.
To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
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***We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible***
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