Premises Health and Safety Manager

The Orchards Federation; Farnworth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD

Job summary

The Orchards Federation is seeking a Premises and Health & Safety Manager to lead safety, facilities, and estate management across four federation sites in Bolton. You will ensure safe, welcoming environments for pupils, staff and visitors, coordinating maintenance, safety checks, and contractor work.

Ideal candidates will have IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications, a track record in premises management, and the ability to drive improvements, manage teams, and respond effectively to emergencies and

Qualifications

• Experience in premises, facilities or site management with a focus on safe, compliant environments.
• Strong organisational, proactive and solution-focused approach across multiple sites.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with leaders, staff, contractors and external agencies.
• Experience supervising or managing staff and developing a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop health and safety compliance across multiple school sites.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance to ensure buildings and grounds are safe and well maintained.
• Manage caretaking teams and develop their skills and effectiveness.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers, ensuring high standards and value for money.
• Lead on statutory checks, facilities risk assessments, fire safety, COSHH and compliance.
• Undertake site inspections and audits, identify risks and ensure follow-up actions.

Skills

Premises management

Health & Safety

Staff supervision

Contractor coordination

Driver's licence

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Premises Health and Safety Manager, The Orchards Federation, Bolton

Salary range Grade H: £39,481 £43,149 per annum | 37 hours per week

Starting date: 2nd November 2026 (or earlier if possible)

Are you an experienced premises or facilities professional, with experience of Health and Safety Management, looking for a role where your expertise can make a real difference?

The Orchards Federation is looking to appoint an outstanding Premises and Health & Safety Manager to lead the effective management, safety and development of our school sites (Cherry Tree Primary School, Green Fold Special School and The Orchards Nursery School).

This is a key role within our Federation, responsible for ensuring that our pupils, staff, families and visitors have safe, welcoming, well-maintained and fit-for-purpose environments in which to learn and work.

Working across our four Federation sites, you will take a strategic and operational lead in premises management, health and safety compliance, facilities management and contractor coordination.

This is an exciting opportunity to:

• Lead and develop health and safety compliance across multiple school sites.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring our buildings and grounds are safe and well maintained.
• Manage and support our caretaking teams, developing their skills, confidence and effectiveness.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers, ensuring high standards, value for money and compliance.
• Lead on statutory checks, facilities risk assessments, fire safety, COSHH and other key areas of compliance.
• Undertake regular site inspections and audits, identifying risks and ensuring that actions are followed through.
• Contribute to the Federation's longer-term estate planning and premises development.
• Help ensure our specialist provision and facilities continue to meet the needs of our pupils.
• Respond confidently and effectively to emergencies and urgent premises issues.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience in premises, facilities or site management and understands the importance of maintaining safe, compliant and welcoming environments.
• Is an organised, proactive and solution-focused professional who can confidently manage competing priorities across several sites.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is able to build positive relationships with school leaders, staff, contractors and external agencies.
• Has experience of supervising or managing staff and is able to lead, motivate and develop a team.
• Applicants must hold a valid licence (such as a standard UK Category B licence) and need access to their own insured vehicle.
• An IOSH or NEBOSH qualification would be essential, as would Asbestos and Legionella awareness qualifications. We are also happy to consider candidates who are willing to undertake appropriate professional development.

Why join The Orchards Federation?

The Orchards Federation is a collaborative family of schools where we believe that working together enables us to have greater impact on the lives of our children.

As Premises and Health & Safety Manager, you will play a vital part in our team. You will have the opportunity to shape consistent systems and standards across our sites, work alongside supportive colleagues and make a tangible contribution to the successful running and future development of our schools.

We believe strongly in Professional Development and support all of our staff with CPD.

If you are an experienced premises or facilities professional who takes pride in high standards, enjoys solving problems and wants to make a difference in an educational environment, we would love to hear from you.

The details

Salary: Grade 8 £37,035 £40,476
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, all year round.
Working pattern: Flexible between 6.00am and 6.00pm, with core patterns including 7.00am3.00pm, 8.00am4.00pm or 10.00am6.00pm. Occasional work outside these hours may be required for emergencies or operational needs.
Location: Across The Orchards Federation sites in Bolton
Responsible to: Executive Head Teacher / Federation Operational Manager

The Orchards Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Any appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, DBS clearance and verification of the right to work and suitability to work in a school setting.

Disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria are guaranteed an interview. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

Come and help us create safe, inspiring and exceptional environments for our children and our staff.

As part of the Recruitment Process, visits to the schools are welcomed on Thursday 10th September from 10:00am 12:00pm or Wednesday 16th September between 2:00pm 4:00pm. Please contact Hollie Dews, School HR Business Manager, to arrange a visit with Kirstin Middleton, Federation Operations Manager on 01204 33750

Closing date: Monday 21st September, 9am
Shortlisting: Tuesday 22nd September
Interviews: Friday 25th September

Completed application forms should be returned to: [e-mail]

Supporting Documents

• Job Description and Person Specification
• Privacy Notice
• Bolton Council Schools (Officers) 2022 - Application Form