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Premises Lead

2 months ago

$27300–$30300 yearly

Lancaster

About The Company Beaumont College is a very special place. We provide highly personalised pathways for special school leavers, and we support them in the journey to become adults, and to live independent and fulfilling lives as far as possible. Our main college is located on a 7 acre site with a wide range of accommodation for students to live and learn. As part of the estates team, post holders will be skilled or semi-skilled in a tool-trade such as plumbing, carpentry or electrical work and be seeking an opportunity to use those skills as part of the management of the existing site, and support the process to move to a new site and continue the works there. The Beaumont College family work closely together to provide opportunities for special school leavers to prepare for full and busy lives as adults. Empathy, patience and understanding of special educational needs or a willingness and aptitude to learn are key to the postholders appointment. About The Role Premises Lead Reporting To: Business Manager and Executive Principal Location: Lancaster with occasional travel to day colleges in the area. Hours: 40 hours per week. The substantive role is Monday to Friday; alongside this there is a Duty Rota to support and respond to estates emergency situation such as a leaking pipe or power outage. Salary – £27,300 - £30,300 – Depending on experience and qualifications Job Responsibilities: Contribute to the development and delivery of the asset management strategy for building elements, fabric and structure, including living accommodation, roofs, windows, building envelope, rainwater goods, fire doors, washrooms & kitchens etc. Ensure planned and reactive maintenance activities are effectively managed and delivered, in accordance with statutory legislation and industry standards. Oversee and manage specialist service providers, ensuring maintenance and repairs are carried out to the appropriate standards, in accordance with the contract and health & safety legislation. Minimise disruption to day-day business operations. Ensure the planned and reactive maintenance programme for buildings is effectively delivered by the in-house fabric team. Monitor service standards, maintenance and workmanship. Line management of the fabric team, providing daily guidance and direction. Delegate tasks and workflows, analyse and manage performance, maintain high levels of productivity, adhere to HR processes and carry out regular inspections and performance reviews. Effective scheduling and supervision of contractor works (planned and reactive), coordinating activities, issuing accurate instructions, maintaining good communication, monitoring quality control, addressing poor workmanship, providing technical guidance, acting as the clerk of works etc. Maintain regulatory compliance for all maintenance and reactive operations, including contractor controls (RAMs, permits, inductions, supervision, safe systems of work etc). Develop and implement effective emergency response procedures, may be expected to respond to out of hours attendance that require coordination and have the potential to disrupt business operations. Effective trouble shooting and diagnostic of plant and system failures, maximising uptime and limiting the impact on business operations. Effective procurement and management of reactive maintenance and minor works, developing specifications and scope of work, obtaining quotes, scheduling/programming work and managing implementation. Timely delivery of projects, within KPIs and operating constraints. Manage the effective delivery of the lift service to include planned and reactive maintenance, upgrades and asset replacement. Procure and manage the cyclical decoration and upgrades (washrooms, kitchens etc) and deliver minor projects. Maintain effective communication with key stakeholders and departments. Maintain accurate internal and external compliance working collaboratively with Salutem Quality team to ensure compliance with CQC an Ofsted regulations. Contribute to the annual budget planning cycle in relation to asset management and replacement. Validate payment claims and address invoice discrepancies with suppliers. Proactive management of health and safety in line with current legislation and College policies; undertake risk assessments to support a safe environment for colleagues and Members. Perform other related duties as determined by the Executive Principal and Business Manager This is an indicative job description and should not be seen as all encompassing, and the post holder will be expected to undertake any other responsibilities appropriate to the post as identified by the company. PERSON SPECIFICATION Hold a practical qualification in one or more specialist building trades – NVQ / SVQ CSCS card holder Excellent, practical skills in specialist trade(s) and general maintenance Physical ability to carry out practical work on a daily basis Excellent dynamic and planned risk assessment skills with the ability to explain rationale as required Knowledge of fire regulations and health and safety, relating to the maintenance and use of public/residential buildings, including higher-risk buildings. Experience of undertaking building condition surveys, audits, producing reports to inform estates maintenance strategies, develop repairs/remedials specification and plan asset replacement. Management experience with a track record of delivering service improvement, meeting contractual targets/KPIs and developing a high performing team. Experience of asset management, managing specialist contractors and an in-house maintenance team. Excellent technical and problem-solving skills, with use of IT software packages including building management systems. Excellent interpersonal, teamworking and communication skills, including report writing and presenting data to inform decision making. Strong research and analytical skills. Line Management and team development experienceKnowledge, skills and competency Experience in operational and facilities management Qualified in one or more trade – plumbing, carpentry, electrics, gas, bricklaying, painting and decorating, plastering etc NVQ / SVQ CSCS card holder Experience in managing operational teams Work effectively with staff and management at all levels Experience of liaising effectively with building users, external consultants and external contractors. Experience of contract management Extensive experience of general maintenance and providing a commercial facilities service Excellent organisational skills with ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines. Ability plan and carry our practical, physical work according to the maintenance schedule Ability to establish, maintain, manage, monitor the legal and regulatory records required for college facilities Excellent interpersonal skills Good level of IT Skills, including company systems, able to keep accurate records of work completed. Good level of oral and written communication Extensive knowledge of relevant Health and Safety legislation/regulations with proven ability to manage and monitor and working alongside Head Office Policy and Procedures. Competent and personable High degree of personal drive and motivation Have high standards and expectation for the work carried out by contractors and site staff Ability to work calmly under pressure and multi-task Willing to be flexible and work outside working hours where required for TOIL / overtime Ability to work efficiently individually and part of a team Ability to demonstrate initiate and lead from the front Ability to coach and mentor team members and recognise training needs Commitment to best practice and relevant legislation Comply with the requirement of Keeping Children Safe in Education Recognised as a Top Employer United Kingdom 2026 by the Top Employers Institute. Named among the Top 100 Global Inspiring Workplaces by Inspiring Workplaces. ♿ Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer

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