Premises Manager – Independent School – Ipswich

Marchant Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in Ipswich is seeking a skilled Premises Manager to oversee site operations and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. This role involves managing maintenance staff and contractors, planning site development, and maintaining high standards across the school estate. The successful candidate will lead a dedicated team and contribute to a collaborative working environment with excellent resources and support.

Benefits

Extensive CPD opportunities

Supportive leadership

Commitment to staff wellbeing

Qualifications

• Strong background in site management/facilities management.
• Proven experience managing maintenance staff or contractors.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all site operations including security and maintenance.
• Manage a team of caretakers and cleaners.
• Ensure full Health & Safety compliance.
• Manage external contractors and oversee service agreements.
• Work on long-term site development and refurbishment projects.

Skills

Site management

Facilities management

Health & Safety compliance

Leadership skills

Budget management

Job description

This prestigious independent school is seeking an exceptionally skilled and proactive Premises Manager to join their highly respected support team from January . This role offers an outstanding opportunity to work within a school known for its rich heritage exceptional facilities and unwavering commitment to providing a safe inspiring and well‑maintained environment for its students and staff.

Premises Manager Key Details

• January Start
• Permanent Full Time
• Independent School
• Competitive salary based on experience

Role Overview

The school is looking for a dedicated Premises Manager who takes pride in delivering excellence across all site operations. You will be responsible for the daily management of the school buildings grounds maintenance programme facilities development and health & safety compliance. This role will suit someone highly organised hands‑on and capable of leading a small team to ensure the school site is maintained to the highest possible standard.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Overseeing all site operations including security maintenance compliance checks and daily opening/closing.
• Managing a team of caretakers and cleaners ensuring high standards across the school estate.
• Leading planned and reactive maintenance across multiple buildings ensuring swift response to issues.
• Ensuring full Health & Safety compliance including risk assessments statutory checks COSHH fire systems and safeguarding protocols.
• Managing external contractors reviewing contracts supervising works and ensuring service‑level agreements are met.
• Working closely with the Bursar SLT and Head of Operations to plan long‑term site development and refurbishment projects.
• Overseeing the upkeep of sports facilities specialist rooms heritage buildings and landscaped grounds.
• Managing budgets effectively sourcing cost‑efficient materials and ensuring value for money without compromising quality.
• Acting as the face of the facilities team ensuring efficient communication with staff parents and external partners.

School Information

The school is renowned for its outstanding pastoral culture academic excellence and strong sense of community. The successful applicant will enjoy working within a collaborative respectful and forward‑thinking environment with exceptional resources and supportive leadership. Staff benefit from a welcoming atmosphere extensive CPD opportunities and a commitment to wellbeing.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Strong background in site management / facilities management / estates operations
• Proven experience managing maintenance staff or contractors
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety compliance frameworks and risk assessments
• Ability to manage budgets prioritise workload and oversee projectsExcellent communication leadership and interpersonal skills
• DBS required (or willingness to undergo one)

Application

Please send your CV at your earliest convenience.