Tradewind recruitment are working closely with an Academy located I the borough of Wandsworth in recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager for an immediate start.

This exciting opportunity is available on a full-time basis.
Appointed applicant will start on a long-term contract for approximately 3-6 months with the view of this potentially going permanent.

This academy works inside a beautiful listed building and require a Facilities Manager
to help maintain its glory, as well as providing a safe and comfortable environment for its
students and staff.

As the appointed applicant duties will include:
- To keep on top of and manage any repairs as well with the facilities assistants - general
maintenance skills are essential
- Dealing directly with contractors, collating quotes/ pricing, and ensuring all works are
completed to the specification and on schedule for time and budget.
- Staff management ‐ anything from delegating duties to your team to supporting their
development.
- Understanding of H&S regulations
- Liaising with key stakeholders both internally and externally
- Logistical preparation for external and internal events such as Speech Day, parents
evenings and Sports Day

The successful candidate will need to have previous experience of managing a building such as a
school, hospital or large listed buildings as well as strong communication skills.

You will need to take pride in your work and have ownership over the role as well as a real can‐do
attitude.
By registering with Tradewind, we can offer you:

*We attract top education talent and in return offer top rates of pay
*We care about your training and development more than any other agency - which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency, 25 to be exact! That's 18 more than our next nearest competitor
*Great referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn up to *£100
*Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
*Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
*Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
*Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants

To join us and be successful in this Facilities Manager role you will need to:
*Have or be willing to apply for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional reference check.
*Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and any employment breaks must be explained
*You must have the legal right to work in the UK

Click 'Apply now' to be considered for this great position as a Facilities Manager position in Wandsworth. Or for more information about the role, contact Seema Parbat on 0207 845 5450 /

We look forward to hearing from you and helping take you on the next step of your teaching career.
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Tradewind Recruitment is a Sunday Times Top 100 employer - stopping at nothing to ensure our candidates, clients and employees come first. At Tradewind you will have access to 25 fully certified CPD courses, that's 18 more than our next nearest competitor, all focused on making you the best you can be. We have the very best people available to take your call and look after you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on exceptional service and take the time to really get to know you. Put simply; we listen, we learn, we deliver. Why? Because our people matter most.

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