Premises Manager

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust; Devizes; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness services

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust is seeking a dedicated Premises Manager to oversee two church-led primary academies—Southbroom St James and Trinity Church of England Primary Academy. You will ensure safe, well-maintained environments across both campuses, coordinating maintenance, site checks and contractor management, while upholding the Christian ethos of each school.

The role requires experience in premises management, a proactive approach to safety, and the ability to work across two

Qualifications

• Experience in premises management, caretaking or maintenance.
• Understanding of health & safety responsibilities and willingness to undertake training.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks and respond proactively to issues.
• Pride in well maintained, safe and attractive school environments.
• Commitment to supporting children and staff within Christian, community centred settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day upkeep, safety and presentation of both school premises.
• Coordinate routine maintenance, site checks, compliance tasks and health & safety procedures.
• Collaborate with Headteachers, admin teams and DSAT colleagues to plan maintenance and contractor management.
• Present high-quality learning environments reflecting each school's Christian ethos.

Skills

Premises management

Caretaking

Maintenance

Health & safety

Independent working

Job description

Salary: £29,064 - £31,022 per annum

Hours of work: Full-time: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. This may involve some split shifts but this can be tailored for the right candidate.

Contract type: Fixed Term

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Southbroom St James Academy for further information.

About Southbroom St James Primary Academy

Southbroom St James is a Church of England primary academy committed to creating a safe, loving and inclusive environment for all learners. As part of DSAT, the school is rooted in Christian principles and aims to provide a nurturing education shaped by care, compassion and spiritual growth. It serves KS2 pupils and is driven by the belief that all children should feel valued, supported and encouraged to reach their potential within a faith aligned community.

About The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy

The Trinity Church of England Primary Academy is a welcoming and vibrant school guided by its vision: “With faith we live, learn and grow together.” The school places strong emphasis on teamwork, respect, and shared responsibility, viewing every member of the community as part of one family. With modern facilities, a rich curriculum and a clearly expressed Christian identity, Trinity nurtures a sense of belonging where children feel safe, valued and inspired to flourish. The school follows the Church of England’s ethos and values, creating a supportive and inclusive educational environment.

About the Role

As our shared Premises Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring both school sites remain safe, secure and well maintained environments where children can thrive.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day to day upkeep, safety and presentation of both school premises
• Carrying out and coordinating routine maintenance, site checks, compliance tasks and health & safety procedures
• Working closely with both Headteachers, administrative teams and DSAT colleagues to plan and deliver maintenance schedules, site improvements and contractor management
• Taking pride in presenting high quality learning environments that reflect each school’s Christian ethos, values and commitment to nurturing pupils
• Building positive relationships across both communities, acting as a friendly, reliable and visible member of staff
• Organising your time effectively across both locations, with leadership support to ensure a balanced and manageable workload

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has practical experience in premises management, caretaking or maintenance
• Understands health & safety responsibilities and is willing to undertake training
• Is able to work independently, prioritise tasks and respond proactively to issues
• Takes pride in well maintained, safe and attractive school environments
• Enjoys contributing to school life within Christian, community centred settings
• Is approachable, dependable and committed to supporting children and staff

What We Offer

• A meaningful, varied role spanning two caring, faith led school communities
• Warm, welcoming environments where relationships and teamwork matter
• Support from DSAT’s professional networks and training pathways
• The chance to contribute to well resourced, vibrant and evolving school sites, including modern facilities at Trinity and a close knit community at Southbroom St James
• Leadership teams who value their staff and promote wellbeing and professional growth

We want our staff to thrive so we offer an extensive range of wellness services and professional learning opportunities to support growth and development. Please visit our website for further details: Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust - Wellness

We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all.

Closing date (and time): 09.00am 28th September 2026

Interview date: 1st October 2026

Commencement date: ASAP

The Diocese of Salisbury Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and equal opportunities in employment and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose all spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings that are not ‘protected’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 & 2020). An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.