Facilities Manager

Ecole Jeannine Manuel is looking to appoint a dynamic, proactive and well-motivated Facilities Manager to start immediately. 

We are a 3-18 co-educational independent bilingual French international day school. The School is set across 3 different sites in the Bloomsbury area of London. 

Your main duties will include:

1.     Adhering to the overall ethos and work ethic of the school;

People Management:

2.     Being responsible for the line management of the caretakers and external cleaning staff to ensure that all work is up to standard;

3.     Organising maintenance schedules and setting routine programmes of work for cleaning staff, and maintenance staff to ensure consistently high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, 

upkeep and safety of all school buildings and premises. 

4.     Liaising and helping in the allocation of external contractors chosen by the School;

5.     Setting and enforcing a high standard of behaviour and work among the Maintenance and Cleaning Staff; 

6.     Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer any concerns about the performance of staff under your supervision.

Maintenance & Cleaning:

7.     Making sure that buildings’ equipment such as heating, lighting, fire safety and alarm systems are working properly and performing inspections as necessary;

8.     Making sure that buildings are properly maintained: reporting and addressing any issues such as water blockages, leaks etc;

9.     Informing management of major repair work that needs doing, and researching materials required for upkeep of the premises;

10.   Ensuring that contracted routine maintenance is carried out safely and to a high standard;

11.   Contacting and communicating with contractors to arrange regular or emergency maintenance visits, and informing the necessary school staff of when such visits will be taking place;

12.   Carrying out and maintaining risk assessments of school premises;

13.   Assisting with day-to-day overall cleaning;

Safety

14.   Making sure that the buildings are safe and secure – For example checking:

• Fire escape doors and windows are locked when not in use;
• ·Alarmed doors are functional and are in use whenever necessary;
• ·Checking the premises to guard against vandalism and break-ins;

15.   Providing weekend security services (opening up/locking up) when necessary, which will be remunerated as overtime;

16.   Responding from time to time to out of hours calls which cannot be handled by contracted security services;

Other

17.   Helping with other day to day requests such as, but not limited to: helping with large deliveries; arranging chairs and tables for meetings and events; assisting with the setup of the lunch services; etc.

18.   Providing ad hoc support as required by the School.

The successful candidate will be a practical, hands-on and energetic individual. Experience working in a School setting would be an advantage.  

In addition to competitive salaries and pay progression, Ecole Jeannine Manuel UK offers a generous benefits package which includes:

• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Access to a Private Medical Insurance (80% cost cover by the School)
• Generous pension schemes
• Free Income Protection and Life Cover
• Travel Card Loan
• Access to Gym Membership (the School cover 80% of the Gym Membership - at the local YMCA)
• Tech Scheme and Cycle Scheme 

Please note that this is not a term-time position. 

Salary will be £35-45,000 per year plus benefits, depending on experience.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

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