Premises Manager | Outstanding Primary School | Norfolk

Marchant Recruitment; West End; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Premises Manager role at an outstanding primary school in Norfolk is inviting a reliable, practical and proactive individual to oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the school site.

This hands-on position suits someone with facilities or caretaking experience who can ensure a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors, while coordinating contractors, health and safety checks and routine site operations. Experience in a school setting is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Previous premises, facilities, caretaking or maintenance experience.
• Strong practical and DIY skills.
• Good knowledge of health and safety procedures.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the school premises
• Open and close the site securely
• Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs
• Complete health and safety and compliance checks
• Monitor the condition of buildings, grounds and facilities
• Coordinate contractors and maintenance visits
• Manage site security, keys and emergency procedures
• Support room setups, events and school activities
• Maintain accurate premises and maintenance records
• Ensure the site remains clean, safe and well presented

Skills

Premises experience

DIY skills

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Independent working

Problem-solving

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Premises Manager Role in an Outstanding Primary School

An Outstanding Primary School in Norfolk is seeking a reliable, practical and proactive Premises Manager to oversee the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the school site.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong facilities, maintenance or premises experience who takes pride in creating a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. Similar school-based premises roles in Norfolk involve site security, maintenance, health and safety checks, contractor management and general site operations.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operation of the school premises

Open and close the site securely

Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs

Complete health and safety and compliance checks

Monitor the condition of buildings, grounds and facilities

Coordinate contractors and maintenance visits

Manage site security, keys and emergency procedures

Support room setups, events and school activities

Maintain accurate premises and maintenance records

Ensure the site remains clean, safe and well presented

Candidate Requirements

The successful candidate will ideally have:

Previous premises, facilities, caretaking or maintenance experience

Strong practical and DIY skills

Good knowledge of health and safety procedures

Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities

The ability to work independently and take initiative

A reliable and proactive approach

Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Experience working within a school or educational setting would be advantageous, although candidates with strong transferable facilities experience are encouraged to apply.