Building Manager Full Time

South and City College Birmingham
We are seeking to appoint: Building Manager

Aims of Job/ Job Purpose: To support the Assistant Directors of Estates, to deliver the full spectrum of Estates and Facilities Management functions in full support of the wider organisational objectives of South and City College Birmingham.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Leadership and Management

a) Manage the operational aspects of Estates and Facilities Management of all premises related compliance with Health and Safety legislation.

b) Responsible for the efficient management and upkeep of assigned buildings within the College Estate. Including the high risk areas such as workshops which include an array of construction and technical activities.

c) Coordinating planned preventative maintenance and repairs ensuring the functionality of facilities and adhering to budgetary requirements.

d) Lead and manage a team of Building Site Services (BSS) operatives to deliver a highly effective support service to meet the needs of the support divisions, curriculum divisions and their students.

e) Work co-operatively with the Head of Centre and other managers to deliver shared goals.

f) Onsite management of contractors carrying out their duties to ensure full health and safety compliance.

g) Provide encouragement, support and guidance to all estates support staff liaising with their relevant managers.

h) Liaise with the Security Manager in order to continue to raise the quality of the support service provided to the premises users to provide a safe and secure environment for all building users and visitors.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

i) Ensure adequate resources in terms of BSS staff, tools, materials, plant, machinery and other resources are planned and provided to support the day to day Estates needs of the site.

j) Ensure compliance with statutory requirements. Ensuring that compliance is relevant and up-to-date with action plans completed in a timely manner, such as Legionella, DSEAR, Asbestos and Fire.

k) Access and manage data from the Estates Help Desk portal and generate a list of jobs for BSS staff to carry out meeting established KPI’s. Linking in to the Assistant Director’s for maintenance works.

l) Carry out monthly cleaning audits with the Cleaning Manager and ensure facilities are kept clean and tidy at all times.

m) Conduct regular site inspections prioritising works required.

n) Ensure weekly and monthly statutory and operational checks are carried out by in-house teams and logged in the correct manner as they are completed.

o) Follow and adhere to the Campus’ gritting procedure.

p) Undertake Termly Fire Drills ensuring that there is an appropriate list of trained fire marshals.

q) Attend meetings as requested.

r) Maintain oversight of shift schedules, absence records, and holiday allocations to ensure adequate staffing levels.

s) Work flexibly outside of standard hours with reasonable notice, including evenings and weekends, based on service needs.

t) To undertake any other duties commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.

Relationship to other post-holders within the College.

a) The Building Manager is responsible to and will be line managed by the Assistant Directors of Estates.

b) The Building Manager will be accountable, on a day to day basis, to the Assistant Directors of Estates and this will incorporate both the Operational and Compliance Assistant Director’s.

c) The Building Manager will maintain the can do attitude of the Division with all other employees and promote a positive attitude amongst the team.

Performance Management

d) Promote continuous improvement by adhering to high standards and achieving appropriate targets to raise standards across the Division.

e) Participate in the College’s Appraisal scheme and undertake any professional development and skills updating as required.
Other Duties and Responsibilities

a) To work within and personally contribute to the achievement of the College’s mission, vision, values and strategic objectives.

b) Comply with college policies and procedures including health and safety and the Divisions own.

c) Comply with the College’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policies.

d) Support and promote the safeguarding of students attending college.

e) Maintain confidentiality in relation to College information and comply with Data Protection Legislation.

The Job Description for this role has been attached, please refer to this for a more detailed information of this role

About South and City College Birmingham’s

We are one of the largest further education providers in the UK, with eight campuses across the city. We are committed to ensuring students have the relevant skills, qualifications and experience for their future, whether that is to seek employment or continue their education.

Our vision is to be recognised as an outstanding educational and economical resource by, providing outstanding education, training that is primarily vocational in response to the needs of the learners, employers and other key stakeholders.

At South and City College Birmingham, equality, diversity and inclusion are integral to who we are and what we do. We are firmly committed to promoting and imbedding the key principles for all within our institution, from our learners to our staff, governors, employers, visitors and contractors.

For further details about the role and how to apply:

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Specified in the Job Description, please contact the People Services team by email to

South and City College recognises that personal safety is a fundamental precondition for effective and successful teaching and learning and can only be felt in a safe learning environment that promotes well-being, safety and security for all students, staff and visitors. Safeguarding is a core element of all aspects of college activity.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation or offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).

Candidates should be aware that if shortlisted, an online search will be conducted as an additional safeguarding check. We will carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates prior to interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of (Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in paragraph 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCISE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016), and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential part of the role.