School Premises & Estates Manager

Cabot Learning Federation; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing programme and training

Health benefits and gym discounts

Cycle to work scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Cabot Learning Federation is seeking a Premises Manager for Monkton Wood Academy, near Taunton. The role is full-time (37 hours per week) with a salary of £37,035 to £40,958 and a start date provisionally 5 January 2027, subject to pre-employment checks.

You will lead estate operations, supervise Premises staff and coordinate routine maintenance, safety, and contractor activities across the site, with a focus on health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating planned preventative maintenance programmes and statutory compliance activities.
• Supporting the line management, development and performance of Premises Assistants.
• Coordinating site opening and closing procedures and ensuring appropriate staffing cover.
• Overseeing general maintenance, repairs and minor improvement work across the site.
• Managing contractor activities, including induction, monitoring performance and ensuring compliance with site requirements.
• Monitorng and managing hard and soft FM service providers to ensure contractual performance standards are achieved.
• Manage the site premises budget by identifying maintenance priorities and obtaining quotations where required.
• Undertaking regular site inspections and audits, ensuring compliance with health and safety, safeguarding and statutory requirements.
• Promoting and embedding a strong culture of Health & Safety, ensuring safe systems of work are followed.
• Overseeing site cleanliness, porterage, grounds maintenance and presentation standards.
• Supporting emergency planning, business continuity arrangements and responding to site incidents as required.
• Maintaining accurate estates records, compliance documentation and reporting information for senior leaders and the Trust.

Job description

Cabot Learning Federation is seeking a Premises Manager for Monkton Wood Academy, near Taunton. The role is full-time (37 hours per week) with a salary of £37,035 to £40,958 and a start date provisionally 5 January 2027, subject to pre-employment checks.

You will lead estate operations, supervise Premises staff and coordinate routine maintenance, safety, and contractor activities across the site, with a focus on health and safety compliance.