School Estates & Facilities Leader (Premises Manager)

Marchant Recruitment; Aberford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IOSH/NEBOSH training

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Premises Manager for a Bradford-based academy. You will oversee facilities, health and safety, and estate development projects for an immediate start.

You will lead the site team, manage external contractors, and ensure statutory compliance across health and safety regulations. The role is essential for daily operations and long-term estate improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Facilities Manager, Site Manager, or Premises Manager (educational or public sector preferred).
• Professional Health & Safety qualification (IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate).
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing site staff and external trade contractors.
• Sound financial awareness and experience managing facilities budgets.
• Valid UK Driving License and active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, line manage, and schedule the daily operations of the site caretaking and cleaning teams.
• Ensure 100% compliance with all statutory health and safety regulations (fire safety, asbestos, legionella, gas safety, electrical testing).
• Oversee site maintenance contracts, negotiating SLAs, and managing external contractors on refurbishments and capital projects.
• Manage the estate budget, tracking expenditure on repairs, utilities, cleaning supplies, and site machinery.
• Develop and execute a rolling preventive maintenance program for all academy buildings and grounds.
• Act as the primary keyholder for out-of-hours emergencies, security breaches, and external lettings events.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Health and safety

Budgeting

Contract management

Team management

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH qualification

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an experienced Premises Manager for a Bradford-based academy. You will oversee facilities, health and safety, and estate development projects for an immediate start.

You will lead the site team, manage external contractors, and ensure statutory compliance across health and safety regulations. The role is essential for daily operations and long-term estate improvement.