Premises Manager

Eteach; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a skilled Premises Manager to oversee the operations of a split school site. The role involves ensuring safety, managing maintenance, and fulfilling compliance requirements while providing support during school events. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including access to a pension scheme and generous leave.

Benefits

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave starting at 26 days plus Bank Holidays

Automatic pay progression

Healthcare benefits

Access to shopping and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities or site management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety.
• Competency with IT systems for compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance, security, and cleanliness of the site.
• Oversee compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Supervise site staff and coordinate external contractors.

Skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Health and safety knowledge

Education

Relevant qualifications (e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH)

Job description

Salary: PO1- £39,150-£41770 (as an indicative grade, whilst under review, inclusive of proposed support staff pay increase + plus a possible recruitment allowance for the right candidate)

Hours: 37 hours per week, all year round

Are you ready to make a difference in an organisation where ambition, collaboration, and innovation drive every decision?

Are you an experienced and proactive facilities professional looking for a new challenge?

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a dedicated Premises Manager to lead the day-to-day operations and strategic management of our complex split school site.

You will play a vital role in ensuring a safe, secure, and well-maintained environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors. This is a hands-on role that also involves overseeing site staff, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the maintenance, security, and cleanliness of the site and buildings

• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance schedules

• Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and statutory testing

• Supervise site staff and coordinate external contractors

• Lead on emergency procedures, risk assessments, and site safety

• Manage budgets for premises-related work and procurement

• Support with setting up for school events and lettings as required

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in a similar premises, facilities or site management role

• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements (including COSHH, fire safety, risk assessments)

• Excellent organisational, problem-solving and interpersonal skills

• Competency with IT systems for record keeping and compliance monitoring

• A flexible, “can-do” approach and the ability to take initiative

• Relevant qualifications (e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH, trade qualifications) are desirable

The post is full-time and permanent 37 hours per week, full year. Travel between schools will be needed therefore the successful candidate will hold a valid driving licence. This role reports to the Head of Estates and will have a team that report directly to the post-holder.

For further details please see the attached job description and person specification.

Why join us?

We recognise that successful people place value on the range of benefits associated with their careers. As your future employer we place value on these too, that is why we are proud to offer:

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Annual leave starting at 26 days plus Bank Holidays

Automatic pay progression for those on our main, upper and support staff pay ranges

Access to a range of paid special leave provisions to help with life’s emergencies, unpredictable events and significant occasions

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers for DSE users and flu vaccinations

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to shopping and lifestyle discounts

About Us:

King Charles I School is a secondary school set within extensive grounds. At King Charles I we work tirelessly to provide an inspiring learning environment for every student which helps them achieve to their full potential. With a focus on academic achievement and with outcomes that are consistently well above the local authority average.

We are part of The Four Stones Multi Academy Trust, who believe our students deserve nothing less than the best. As a family of like-minded schools, we work collaboratively to provide mutual support, share best practice, and create a thriving, high-performing environment.

Our work is underpinned by our core values of: Ambition, Commitment, Creativity, and Integrity and a relentless focus on achieving our Trust Dividend to ensure opportunity and success for all by transforming lives through high quality education.

As part of our Trust you will have:

Opportunities to be part of a collaborative culture whereby you are part of a network where schools and staff work together to excel

Quality resources and a rich environment, to enable you to develop a personalised approach for every student you teach or support

A culture of lifelong learning, emphasising professional growth where your own ambitions are actively encouraged and supported

A safe and positive physical and psychological environment that welcomes diversity and actively promotes wellbeing.

Your Application:

Diversity, equality and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. We are an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive fair consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law.

We are also fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our requirements under Keeping Children Safe in Education pre-employment checks we will undertake. This role has the opportunity for regular contact with our children and young people and therefore this position is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and an enhanced DBS will be required for the successful candidate.

If you would like to speak to a member of the team about the post or arrange for a school visit then please contact us. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the advert at any point.