Building & Facilities Manager

About Us COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to bethe best. We believe exceptional people create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London combining the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust. We: - believe strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. - understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unapologetically results driven. - adopt a ‘warm/strict’ approach, combining high expectations with care and support meaning that we never compromise on standards or expectations - ensure that no student’s background becomes a reason for low expectations. provide an environment where students can learn without disruption - maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instil strong habits - take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture. About the Role As Building & Facilities Manager, you will oversee all aspects of site operations, including maintenance, health and safety, cleaning, security, compliance, and help support the strategic development of the school estate. You will lead our dedicated facilities team, manage contractors, oversee budgets, and ensure that every space is cared for, fit for purpose and aligned with our wider school mission. We are looking for an individual who will: - Manage the site premises to ensure compliance with all Health and Safety legislation, including compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act, undertaking all risk assessments, maintenance of all fire and other safety equipment, hazards and defects. - Manage and oversee the quality and performance of all external facilities management contracts including: cleaning, site maintenance, grounds maintenance, security, mechanical and electrical, service engineers and all sub contracts. - Plan and execute building works and refurbishments, updating and developing the asset management and forward maintenance plans, liaising with the Head of Operations and Finance, and the Principal to ensure the COLAT site is fit for purpose and operates efficiently. About you You will be: - fully aligned with our approach, understanding the critical role that all staff play in supporting a behavioural and learning culture. - highly effective and will strive to surpass what has been achieved. - committed to creating an environment that promotes academic, creative, sporting, linguistic and personal achievement. This is an exciting time to be part of the City of London Academies