School Facilities & Premises Manager — Flexible Hours

AWD online; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

O2 discounts

Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

NUS Card and CSSC membership

Well-being programmes

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Flexible working options

Retail discounts

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Facilities Manager / Premises Manager to support a busy school in Leicester. The role focuses on safe, compliant and well-maintained premises, coordinating maintenance, contractors and premises teams for smooth daily operations.

The post, known internally as Deputy Premises Manager, involves overseeing cleaning, caretaking and estates systems, with 40 hours per week, full-time permanent status and a salary of £29,546 to £31,533 per annum plus benefits. DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Experience in a facilities management role.
• Experience managing a team, including cleaners and caretakers.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Understanding of health and safety and security issues.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with the maintenance, cleanliness, safety and smooth day-to-day operation of the school premises
• Coordinate and supervise premises officers, caretaking and cleaning teams to support safe, efficient and high-quality service delivery
• Support external contractors, coordinate works and help ensure activities are completed safely and effectively
• Carry out regular inspections and checks, identifying maintenance and improvement requirements
• Support planned maintenance schedules and respond effectively to operational and maintenance needs
• Support health and safety compliance and digital estates systems, maintaining accurate records and required checks
• Assist with maintenance budgets and help ensure resources are used effectively
• Work with school leadership to respond to premises needs, emergencies and lettings requirements

Skills

Facilities management experience

Team management

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Job description

AWD online is seeking a Facilities Manager / Premises Manager to support a busy school in Leicester. The role focuses on safe, compliant and well-maintained premises, coordinating maintenance, contractors and premises teams for smooth daily operations.

The post, known internally as Deputy Premises Manager, involves overseeing cleaning, caretaking and estates systems, with 40 hours per week, full-time permanent status and a salary of £29,546 to £31,533 per annum plus benefits. DBS checks required.