Premises Manager (Heron Cross Primary School)

WMJobs; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoke-on-Trent City Council seeks a Premises Manager for Heron Cross Primary School. The role is 37 hours per week, year-round, with a starting salary of £29,500 per annum. The post involves day-to-day site management, maintenance, security, and safety oversight.

You will work with the Headteacher and School Business Manager to ensure buildings and grounds are safe, compliant and well-presented, with DBS enhanced level required and a proactive approach encouraged.

Qualifications

• Oversee day-to-day site management, maintenance and security.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and statutory regulations.
• Coordinate contractors and oversee planned maintenance works.
• Manage site-related budgets, supplies and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the security of the school site, including opening and closing procedures.
• Carrying out routine inspections, maintenance, repairs, and health and safety checks.
• Coordinating contractors and overseeing planned maintenance works.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, fire safety, and statutory regulations.
• Maintaining school grounds and outdoor learning environments to a high standard.
• Managing site-related budgets, supplies, and equipment.
• Supporting school events and activities as required.
• Responding promptly to site emergencies and maintenance issues.

Job description

Stoke-on-Trent City Council, Premises Manager

37 hours per week, whole year

Starting salary: £29,500 per annum

Heron Cross Primary School is a creative and joyful primary school where children are at the centre of all that we do. We are seeking an enthusiastic Premises Manager to play a vital role in ensuring our thriving primary school remains a safe, secure, and inspiring place for children, staff, and visitors. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role, takes initiative, and wants to make a real difference in our school community.

The Premises Manager will be responsible for the day‑to‑day management, maintenance, and security of our school site. Working closely with the Headteacher, School Business Manager and leadership team, you will ensure that our buildings and grounds are safe, compliant, and well‑presented at all times.

• Managing the security of the school site, including opening and closing procedures.
• Carrying out routine inspections, maintenance, repairs, and health and safety checks.
• Coordinating contractors and overseeing planned maintenance works.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety, fire safety, and statutory regulations.
• Maintaining school grounds and outdoor learning environments to a high standard.
• Managing site‑related budgets, supplies, and equipment.
• Supporting school events and activities as required.
• Responding promptly to site emergencies and maintenance issues.

Our new Premises Manager will benefit from:

• A Head Teacher who is driven to provide the very best education for the children;
• A supportive happy atmosphere in the workplace;
• Enthusiastic, well behaved and respectful pupils;
• Supportive and appreciative parents and a strong sense of community spirit

School-based experience is not essential; applicants with transferable premises or facilities management experience are encouraged to apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A DBS at enhanced level will be required.

Visits to the school are strongly recommended. Please see recruitment pack for details.

Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon Monday 28th September 2026

Interviews: TBC