At a Glance
- Tasks: Support senior leaders and manage premises teams across primary academies.
- Company: Join the Harris Federation, a leader in educational excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous leave, bonuses, and a hybrid working model.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team committed to safeguarding and equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in education while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Relevant degree and experience in facilities management or health and safety.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Responsible for high-quality administrative and coordination support to senior leaders and oversight of premises teams across primary academies.
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day administrative support to senior leaders, managing priorities, meetings and events.
- Lead the premises team: recruitment, performance management, training, scheduling, and ensuring compliance with Federation software.
- Oversee building maintenance, ensuring premises managers maximise productivity, maintain academy buildings, and uphold health, safety, security and quality standards.
- Manage budgets, procurement, service level agreements, large building projects and a range of events.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements, and training in Health and Safety.
- Training/experience in plumbing, ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance or heating systems.
- Knowledge of heating, ventilating systems operation and common causes of malfunctions.
- Knowledge of maintenance, security systems and procurement procedures for service level agreements.
- Supervisory skills and experience managing premises staff.
- Understanding of cleaning methods and standards.
- Experience in an inner-city school or educational establishment with children and young people.
- Experience managing budgets, obtaining best value for money, and managing large building projects and events.
- Experience dealing with external contractors.
Benefits:
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus.
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution.
- 26 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 27 days after 2 years; term-time contracts equivalent.
- Wellbeing cash plan covering routine and specialist healthcare.
- Employee assistance programme – free and confidential advice.
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme.
- Shopping, leisure and travel discounts (20% at selected partners).
- Interest-free ICT loans and season ticket loans.
- Hybrid working: two days from home, three days on site (for head-office staff).
Equal Opportunities & Safeguarding:
The Harris Federation is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment and to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people. All offers of employment are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references and other required checks.
Application instructions: Please submit your application online before the closing date. For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack from our careers website.
Senior Administrator in London employer: Harris Federation Head Office
Harris Federation is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Senior Administrators at our Head Office. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we provide generous benefits including a performance bonus, extensive leave, and a robust pension scheme, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development within the education sector. Our commitment to equal opportunities and a collaborative culture ensures that every team member can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people.
Contact Details:
Harris Federation Head Office Recruitment Team
