School Premises manager

Galliford Try; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Corporate discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Comprehensive pension plan

Family leave policy

Save as You Earn share scheme

Private medical scheme options

Employee assistance programme

Professional association membership

Job summary

Galliford Try is seeking a School Premises Manager in Birmingham to oversee day-to-day repairs, security, and safety of the school site. You will coordinate with contractors, carry out basic maintenance, and ensure safe operation of heating and alarms while supporting lettings and emergency coverage.

The role requires proactive, flexible team players with knowledge of Health & Safety, fire systems, and emergency checks. Agile working and strong facilities experience are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Open and close the school daily, ensuring buildings and grounds are safe and secure.
• Activate alarms and secure doors/windows/gates at day end.
• Check heating, lighting and hot water systems for functionality.
• Carry out minor repairs and report urgent faults.
• Liaise with on-site contractors and monitor cleaning standards.
• Maintain outdoor areas and manage pathways in adverse weather.
• Provide cover for lettings, emergencies, and other schools as required.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures including fire systems and emergency checks.

Responsibilities

• Open/close duties with safety focus.
• Coordinate with contractors and supervise on-site activities.
• Monitor and maintain security and safety checks.
• Support accessibility and cleanliness of school premises.

Skills

Site security

Building checks

Basic maintenance

Contractor liaison

Cleaning standards

Health & Safety

Emergency response

Team training

Job description

Title – School Premise Manager

Location – Birmingham

As the School Premises Manager you will serve the needs of the project, and be responsible for the overall provision of day to day repairs for the School Site including PPM’S and to assist with the other School Premises Managers employed as part of a team at the School to ensure the delivery of Services.

What you will be doing:

• Open and close the school daily, ensuring buildings and grounds are safe and secure
• Activate/deactivate alarms and lock all doors, windows, and gates at the end of each day
• Check heating, lighting, and hot water systems for functionality
• Carry out minor repairs, make safe any hazards, and report urgent faults
• Liaise with contractors on-site and monitor cleaning standards
• Maintain outdoor areas, clear litter, empty bins, and ensure safe pathways during adverse weather
• Perform general portering duties, including moving furniture and handling deliveries
• Complete minor Health & Safety checks and associated records (fire systems, emergency lighting, water systems)
• Provide cover for lettings, emergencies, and other schools as required, including contractor inductions and training support

About you:

• Experienced in site security, building checks, and basic maintenance
• Skilled in liaising with contractors and monitoring cleaning standards
• Knowledgeable in Health & Safety procedures, including fire systems and emergency checks
• Flexible and proactive, able to provide cover, respond to emergencies, and support team training

What We Can Offer in Return:

With an impressive order book of over £4.1 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment. With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Competitive family leave policy
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees, and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:

Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work.

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value.

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contactSkyemarie Bree –[e-mail]

Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.”

A full job description for this role is available upon request.

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