Location
Tooley Street, Southwark

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£38,070 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a Full-Time Premises Manager to join the Summerhouse Behaviour Support Service. At Summerhouse, we take pride in all aspects of our work and want to ensure our high standards extend to our buildings and grounds. This role is based in a specialist educational setting for primary children. You will be responsible for organising and carrying out maintenance tasks, working to agreed targets, and acting as the primary site contact for contractors. Effective communication with the corporate facilities team is essential to ensure maintenance jobs and projects are completed on time. You will also be required to record, report, and follow up all works through to completion using online systems such as Manhattan/Trimble, so strong computer skills are necessary. As part of the interview process, you will be expected to complete a short practical task.

Additional Information
We offer the opportunity to make a positive impact on our work environment and to work in a supportive and friendly setting. Professional development opportunities are available. An enhanced DBS check is required. You will join a motivated, driven, and supportive team committed to excellence and making a real difference in the borough. Our family-friendly policies include flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, along with many other staff benefits.

Experience
- Considerable DIY experience with the ability to organise and manage maintenance tasks independently
- Experience in the care and maintenance of premises, preferably in an educational or local authority setting
- Experience reporting maintenance issues through online/remote helpdesk services and following up to resolution

About You
- Enthusiastic and motivated individual able to work to agreed targets with minimum supervision
- Effective communicator able to liaise with corporate facilities teams and contractors
- Ability to draw up and implement strategic plans and outline specifications
- Ability to manage programmes of work and organise own tasks
- Ability to drive and have own transport

Qualifications
- Relevant qualification such as Ordinary National Certificate, Ordinary National Diploma, Ordinary City & Guilds or equivalent in relevant areas
- Recognised time served in building trade or apprenticeship or appropriate experience
- Training in one or more of the following: plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems, or sound experience in these areas