Premises Manager

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community primary school in the United Kingdom is seeking a committed Premises Manager. This full-time, permanent role involves ensuring the site is safe and well-maintained, overseeing Health & Safety compliance, and managing the upkeep of the school facilities. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills and a hands-on approach to facilities management, with a supportive staff and extensive CPD opportunities offered.

Benefits

Health & Safety support

Extensive CPD opportunities

Access to wellbeing and assistance programmes

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Proactive individual with strong organisational skills.
• Experience in facilities management or similar roles.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main keyholder for the premises.
• Oversee upkeep of school buildings and grounds.
• Monitor Health & Safety compliance.
• Manage the cleaning contract and cover duties.
• Engage with contractors to ensure standard compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Health & Safety compliance

Hands-on facilities management

Job description

Premises Manager – Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking a committed and motivated professional to join a thriving community primary school as Premises Manager. This is a full-time, permanent role with working hours from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7:00am to 3:00pm on Fridays.

Reporting to the Headteacher and Business Manager, the Premises Manager will play a vital role in ensuring the site remains safe, secure, and well‑maintained for children, staff, and visitors.

Contract: 52 paid weeks per year (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: To be confirmed, January

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the main keyholder, responsible for unlocking and locking the premises daily, including during holidays and occasional late evenings for events
• Respond to out-of-hours security and fire alarms
• Oversee the upkeep of the school buildings and grounds
• Monitor Health & Safety compliance, ensuring statutory requirements are met on time
• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance, and decorating tasks
• Manage the cleaning contract, including covering duties during staff absence if required
• Engage and liaise with contractors, ensuring all work meets Health & Safety standards and is completed to a high standard
• Provide porterage support, including setting up rooms for assemblies, meetings, and events
• Handle deliveries and manage movement of goods
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as appropriate

What We Offer

• A supportive and dedicated staff and leadership team
• Access to a professional network of Business and Premises colleagues, including a Trust Director of Estates
• Respectful, engaged children who value their school environment
• Health & Safety support through a specialist partner
• Extensive CPD opportunities, including Trust-wide training
• Access to the advantage scheme of the trust, offering:
  • On Demand GP services
  • Employee Wellbeing and Assistance programme
  • High street discounts
  • Cycle to Work scheme

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with strong organisational skills and a hands‑on approach to facilities management.