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Permanent Premises Manager
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Premises Manager to come and join our team in Moffat Academy Primary School, Dumfries and Galloway (DG10 9QF).
This position is on-site 40 hours per week.
Role Overview
As Premises Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, safety, maintenance, and operational performance of the school estate. Acting as the Accountable Person on-site, you will ensure all statutory, contractual, and operational requirements are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with regulatory and organisational standards. You will lead and support on-site facilities teams, driving high standards of service delivery and creating a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, visitors, and the wider school community. This role is based at Moffat Academy, with responsibility for supporting both the school and all Amey staff on-site and also includes oversight of St Andrew's Primary School and the associated Amey teams within the remit.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the Premises function, providing direction and support to Facilities, Cleaning, and Catering teams.
- Ensure all staff are trained, inducted, competent, and working to the required standards.
- Foster a positive culture of safety, accountability, teamwork, and excellent customer service.
- Act as the site's Accountable Person, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and statutory requirements.
- Oversee all statutory inspections, testing, and certification, ensuring actions are completed and recorded.
- Maintain a safe, secure, and well-maintained learning environment across buildings, grounds, and specialist facilities.
- Manage site security, including keyholding, access control, alarm systems, and emergency response procedures.
- Coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities, including legionella checks, emergency lighting tests, and CAFM task completion.
- Monitor premises standards and service delivery, escalating risks or performance issues where required.
- Support school events, community activities, lettings, and external bookings by ensuring facilities are safely prepared and managed.
- Monitor energy consumption, promote sustainability initiatives, and champion efficient site operations.
- Build strong relationships with the School Leadership Team and provide regular updates on compliance, maintenance, operational performance, and site risks.
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What You Will Bring
- SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme) qualification.
- First Aid at Work, Fire Marshal, and Legionella Responsible Person training.
- Experience supervising or managing facilities teams, ideally within a school or facilities management environment.
- Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
- Experience managing compliance activities, risk assessments, H&S systems, and contractor performance.
- Ability to lead, coach, and motivate teams to deliver high standards of service.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience using CAFM systems and digital compliance platforms to manage maintenance and compliance activities.
- Proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and emergency situations.
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
- 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.
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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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