School Premises & Facilities Manager

Marchant Recruitment; Guildford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a well-established secondary school in Guildford to recruit an experienced Premises Manager. You will oversee maintenance, security and daily operations, coordinating contractors and ensuring compliance across health and safety, safeguarding and facilities management.

The role requires a proactive, collaborative approach with senior leaders and external providers to maintain safe, well-kept facilities suitable for teaching and events throughout the academic year.

Qualifications

• Experience in premises management or facilities maintenance.
• School or education-sector experience preferred.
• Knowledge of building maintenance, site security and health and safety.
• Experience coordinating contractors and maintenance programmes.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to maintain records and support compliance.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently with senior leadership and external providers.
• Health and safety/building maintenance qualifications advantageous.
• Understanding safeguarding and safe contractor management in schools.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day maintenance, security and general condition of the school premises.
• Conducting regular site inspections to identify defects and maintenance needs.
• Coordinating planned preventative maintenance and urgent repairs.
• Liaising with contractors, arranging site visits and monitoring work quality.
• Maintaining records of inspections, maintenance and compliance documents.
• Monitoring building security, access, keys and site opening/closing.
• Supporting health and safety procedures, fire safety and emergency planning.
• Ensuring site is prepared for daily activities, meetings and events.
• Managing maintenance supplies and assisting expenditure planning.
• Supporting cleaning, grounds maintenance and other premises services when applicable.
• Reporting significant risks, defects or compliance concerns to senior leaders.
• Ensuring contractors and visitors follow site procedures and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Premises management

Site management

Facilities maintenance

Contractor coordination

Health & safety procedures

Record keeping

Communication skills

Independent working

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a well-established secondary school in Guildford to recruit an experienced Premises Manager. You will oversee maintenance, security and daily operations, coordinating contractors and ensuring compliance across health and safety, safeguarding and facilities management.

The role requires a proactive, collaborative approach with senior leaders and external providers to maintain safe, well-kept facilities suitable for teaching and events throughout the academic year.