Regional Premises Manager

I C Talent Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

I C Talent Ltd.'s Regional Premises Manager role covers several Peterborough academy sites, ensuring safe, compliant, and well-maintained premises. You will lead estates activities, manage contractors and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver high standards.

The position offers a hybrid working arrangement, combining site visits with remote home-based work, and requires robust experience in estates, facilities, property or premises management.

Qualifications

• Experience in estates, facilities, property or premises management.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, safeguarding and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing maintenance programmes, planned works and projects.
• Experience procuring and managing contractors.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills.
• Strong IT skills and experience using compliance/management systems.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites.
• A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee estates and facilities across academy sites in the Peterborough region.
• Work closely with Principals, senior leaders, premises teams, contractors and external partners to ensure sites are safe, compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose.
• Operate with a hybrid model: approximately three days on-site visiting academy sites and two days working from home.

Skills

Estates management

Health & safety

Contractor management

Team leadership

Communication

IT skills

Multi-site management

Driving licence

Job description

Regional Premises Manager - Education

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire

Salary: £46,579 - £49,817 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful education trust for an experienced Regional Premises Manager to join their Estates Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced estates, facilities, property or premises professional to oversee a number of school sites across the Peterborough region.

The Role

As Regional Premises Manager, you will oversee estates and facilities across a number of academy sites in the Peterborough region. You will work closely with Principals, senior leaders, premises teams, contractors and external partners to ensure sites are safe, compliant, well maintained and fit for purpose.

The role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with approximately three days visiting academy sites and two days working from home, depending on operational needs.

About You

We are looking for an experienced estates or facilities professional with excellent communication and relationship-building skills. You will be confident working with staff at all levels, managing contractors and maintaining high standards across multiple sites.

Key Requirements

• Experience in estates, facilities, property or premises management
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, safeguarding and statutory compliance
• Experience managing maintenance programmes, planned works and projects
• Experience procuring and managing contractors
• Experience leading and developing teams
• Excellent communication, customer service and organisational skills
• Strong IT skills and experience using compliance/management systems
• The ability to manage competing priorities across multiple sites
• A full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle and willingness to travel

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced estates professional to play a key role in providing safe, well-managed and welcoming environments for pupils and staff