Premises And Facilities Manager – Secondary School – Worcester, Worcestershire

Marchant Recruitment; Worcester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A Worcestershire secondary school is seeking a proactive Premises and Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance, security and grounds. The role ensures facilities are safe, well-maintained and ready for daily use by pupils and staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating maintenance activities, supervising site staff and contractors, managing compliance records and health and safety procedures, and planning improvements within the school’s premises budget.

Qualifications

• Applicants should have previous experience in premises management, facilities coordination, site supervision or building maintenance.
• A good understanding of health and safety procedures, contractor management and routine maintenance planning is desirable.
• Experience working within a school or other public-sector environment would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance activities, oversee site staff and contractors, and ensure buildings and grounds are safe, functional and presentable.
• Arrange routine inspections, organise repairs and monitor maintenance schedules; respond to facilities-related issues.
• Oversee contractors on site and ensure work meets required standards and safety procedures.
• Maintain records of building inspections, servicing, risk assessments and equipment checks; manage expenditures.
• Support school events preparation and ensure classrooms and spaces are ready for use.
• Identify maintenance priorities with school leaders and plan improvement projects.

Job description

Premises and Facilities Manager - Secondary School - Worcester, Worcestershire

Location: Worcester, Worcestershire Start Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

School Information

A secondary school in Worcester is looking to recruit a proactive Premises and Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, security and general upkeep of its buildings and grounds. The school is committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-organised environment in which pupils can learn effectively and staff can carry out their responsibilities.

The successful candidate will take ownership of premises-related operations, ensuring that facilities are maintained to a high standard and that issues are identified and addressed promptly.

The Role

The Premises and Facilities Manager will be responsible for coordinating maintenance activities, overseeing site staff and contractors, and ensuring that the school's buildings and grounds remain safe, functional and presentable.

Daily responsibilities will include arranging routine inspections, organising repairs, monitoring maintenance schedules and responding to facilities-related issues. The postholder will also oversee contractors working on site, ensuring that work is completed to the required standard and that appropriate health and safety procedures are followed.

The successful candidate will help maintain records relating to building inspections, servicing, risk assessments, equipment checks and statutory compliance. They will work with school leaders to identify maintenance priorities, plan improvement projects and manage premises-related expenditure effectively.

Additional duties will include overseeing site security, supporting the preparation of facilities for school events and ensuring that classrooms, communal areas and external spaces are ready for use. The role may also involve coordinating emergency repairs and responding to urgent operational issues.

The ideal applicant will be practical, resourceful and comfortable managing several projects at once. They should be able to work independently while communicating effectively with school leaders, colleagues, contractors and suppliers.

Requirements

Applicants should have previous experience in premises management, facilities coordination, site supervision or building maintenance. A good understanding of health and safety procedures, contractor management and routine maintenance planning is desirable.

Strong organisational skills, practical problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach are essential. Experience working within a school or other public-sector environment would be beneficial.

What the School Offers

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of the school's facilities and make a visible contribution to its daily operation. The position offers a varied workload, responsibility for important site functions and the chance to work alongside a committed school team.