Premises, Health and Safety Manager

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Ipswich is seeking a Premises, Health and Safety Manager to ensure the safety and maintenance of its facilities. The role involves liaising with contractors and managing a team. Ideal candidates should have experience in premises management and a solid understanding of health and safety requirements. This is a permanent position with a salary ranging from £28,142 to £29,540 pro rata.

Benefits

Supportive and experienced team

Opportunity to make a difference

Clear vision and direction

Qualifications

• Experience in managing premises and ensuring health and safety standards.
• Team management skills with ability to coordinate with caretaking staff.
• Familiarity with legal requirements relevant to school environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the premises and buildings ensuring safety and compliance.
• Liaise with contractors and handle overall fabric condition of the school.
• Make safety recommendations based on inspections.

Skills

Experience of managing premises (heating, lighting, water testing, etc.)

Understanding of health and safety requirements

Ability to manage a team

Project management experience

Understanding of legal requirements in a school

Job description

Overview

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• St Margaret's CEVAP School
• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP42BT
• Salary: £28,142 - £29,540 pro rata
• Hours: 22 hours per week, 42 weeks per year
• Contract: Permanent. Required as soon as possible
• Reference: 7988

As Premises, Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for the premises and buildings of a large town centre school (420 pupils), ensuring the school remains safe and all legal requirements are met. You will take overall responsibility for ensuring the fabric of the school is in good condition and liaising with contractors will be a main part of your daily role. Reporting to the School Business Manager, you will be able to use your own initiative to make recommendations. You will need be able to form good relationships with main contractors, specifically the school's Property Advisor and colleagues within school.

Responsibilities and requirements

• Experience of managing premises (heating, lighting, water testing, etc.).
• A good working understanding of health and safety requirements in the workplace.
• The ability to manage a team including a caretaker and cleaning team.
• Project management experience (desirable).
• An understanding of the legal requirements in a school (legionella, asbestos, COSHH, etc.).

What you will have

• A 'can do' and positive person.
• Effective.
• Able to work to deadlines.
• Able to thrive in a large busy school.
• Able to prioritise tasks and organise own workload.
• Able to work as part of a team to secure a common goal.
• Part of the school's vision as a Christian school, where we respect and value all.

We will offer you

• The opportunity to be part of a successful school with Christian values at the centre.
• Surrounded by a supportive, committed and experienced team.
• Clear vision and direction.
• A fresh challenge to make a difference.

To find out more

Please read the Job Description (word) and Application Form (word).

For further information please email [e-mail]. Visits to the school are welcomed. Please call the school office on 01472 251613 to arrange an appointment.

How to apply

Please complete the Application Guidance (word).

Completed applications to be returned by email to [e-mail] or to the school office at Bolton Lane, Ipswich IP4 2BT.

Closing date: 1 pm, 17 November 2025.

Interview date: 24 or 25 November 2025.

St Margaret's Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and compliance with KCSIE guidelines.

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