Premises Manager

OneSchool Global UK is part of the OneSchool Global network, one of the most extensive and progressive networks of schools and educational support services in the world with 126 campuses across 20 countries.

 This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join the Lancaster Campus on a full time, permanent basis as a Premises Manager.

Key responsibilities:

• Upkeep and general care/maintenance of the school building and outside areas.
• Carry out minor repairs to property, fixtures, fittings and equipment, within the scope of the role.
• Notify the Campus Principal/CA Team, of any repairs or maintenance work, which is beyond the competence of the Premises Manager.
• Where necessary, engaging with contractors and monitoring their efficiency e.g. cleaners, external servicing.
• Responsibility for refuse storage, collection and disposal.
• General porterage duties and moving of furniture including preparation of rooms for functions, such as assembly, exams and events.
• As required, receive and check goods and supplies and take them to the appropriate place for storage.
• Any other work requested by, and deemed appropriate by, the Campus Principal and CA Team.
• Ensure all statutory Health & Safety requirements are met in a timely manner.
• Make safe any hazards and where appropriate cordon off the area.
• Complete weekly/monthly/annual testing and inspections as per guidance.
• Manage the necessary checklists and systems on the OSG Safety Portal.
• Ensure that clear passage is maintained on fire escape routes at all times.
• Promote Health & Safety culture with all stakeholders.
• Meet with H&S committee on a scheduled basis.
• Act as Educational Visits Co-Ordinator, ensuring all paperwork is complete prior to any educational visits.
• Ensure that Risk Assessments are created and shared with relevant staff prior to any school event.

 Overall security of all premises including:

• Unlocking and locking of school premises, including during holidays where needed.
• Responding to, and resetting of, the school alarm, liaising with the police and alarm company as primary key holder (including unsociable hours where required).
• Checking and securing the school premises subsequent to out of hours intruder alarm activation.
• Checking damage/security every morning on arrival at the premises including perimeter.
• Monitoring and administering CCTV system when needed.
• Allow access to any contractor who may be working on the site, in school holidays or at weekends
• Support the Campus Administration Officer to ensure access to the campus is effectively controlled, including supervising reception where needed.

You will:

• Perform such other duties as may be requested from time to time, commensurate with the role.
• Uphold and promulgate the OSG UK ethos within all areas of responsibility.
• Contribute to, share in and promote the wider and longer-term vision of OSG UK and OneSchool.
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion and demonstrate this within the role, adhering to the OSG UK Equal Opportunity Policy.
• Comply with and support the implementation of all School and OSG UK policies.
• Adhere to Health & Safety Policies and ensure all tasks are carried out with due regard to Health and Safety.
• Work with due regard to confidentiality and the principles of Data Protection, encouraging others to do the same.
• Set an example of positive personal integrity and professionalism, with positive, appropriate and effective communications and relationships at all levels.
• Ensure high standards are maintained, progressed and promoted in all areas of work.
• Undertake appropriate professional development and positively participate in the appraisal of own performance
• Communicate and co-operate effectively and positively with specialists from outside agencies where applicable.
• Attend staff meetings as appropriate.
• Manage the general care and maintenance of the Campus premises.
• Oversee and manage the servicing schedule.
• Monitor and supervise the work of contractors working on site.
• Effectively manage Health & Safety requirements.

We offer:

• A competitive salary
• Onsite parking
• Supportive staff and wider community who are committed to school improvement, who will work with you to achieve your goals
• Students who are enthusiastic and highly motivated with a love of learning
• Excellent premises and well-equipped classrooms providing a modern and technologically advanced learning environment
• The opportunity to enhance your educational experience with support for continued professional development

 If you would like to arrange a visit to the campus or an informal conversation regarding the role please email Terry Arnett, HR Operations Partner terry.arnett@uk.oneschoolglobal.com

 For further information relating to the Campus, or for more information about OneSchool Global UK please visit: OneSchool Global UK Employment Opportunities - OneSchool Global or follow us on LinkedIn.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13th September 2023

Interviews will be held week commencing: 18th September 2023

OneSchool Global UK is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online searches and vetting checks.

We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. This is in line with statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 and The Education Act 2002, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.