Premises and Compliance Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Blackburn is seeking a Premises and Compliance Manager to ensure a safe and compliant environment. You will oversee maintenance, security, and health and safety regulations while leading a team. The role offers professional development opportunities and a collaborative working environment. Join us in making a difference in students' lives.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Professional development and training opportunities

Access to staff wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in premises or facilities management.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance.
• Proven ability to lead and manage staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance, security, and cleanliness of the school premises.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and statutory requirements.
• Manage contractors and service providers.
• Lead on risk assessments, fire safety, and emergency planning.
• Contribute to long-term premises planning and development.

Skills

Premises or facilities management

Health and safety legislation and compliance

Leading and managing staff

Working with external partners

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Newfield School is seeking aPremises and Compliance Managerto take the lead in ensuring our school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and fully compliant with all relevant regulations.

As our Premises and Compliance Manager, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day management of the school site. You’ll be responsible for:

• Overseeing the maintenance, security, and cleanliness of the school premises
• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation and statutory requirements
• Managing contractors and service providers
• Leading on risk assessments, fire safety, and emergency planning
• Contributing to long-term premises planning and development

We are seeking someone with experience in the following:

• Premises or facilities management
• Health and safety legislation and compliance
• Leading and managing staff and working with external partners

You will be joining a dedicated team who are passionate about providing the best possible environment for our students to thrive.

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• A welcoming and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people

Tours to school are welcome – we are opening over the summer, please contact Caroline Richens to book an appointment via [e-mail]. Tours will also be offered as part of the selection process which will be in September 2025.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.