School Premises Manager – Safer, Welcoming Campus

Local Government South East; Reading; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Generous annual leave

Blue Light Card

Free onsite parking

Wellbeing support

Family friendly policies

Employee discount scheme

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced Premises Manager for Addington School in Woodley, Reading. The role oversees day-to-day maintenance, operations and compliance across the school and satellite site, including specialist facilities like a hydrotherapy pool and sensor spaces.

You will lead a diverse team and coordinate transport, cleaning and catering services to ensure safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive facilities management experience in a school or

Qualifications

• Significant experience in facilities or estates management, preferably in schools or SEND settings.
• Strong understanding of statutory compliance and building systems.
• Experience in contractor management and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance, operations and compliance across the school and satellite site.
• Manage specialist facilities (hydrotherapy pool, sensory spaces) and transport fleet.
• Oversee cleaning and catering support services and safeguarding procedures.
• Ensure a safe, compliant and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Skills

Facilities management

Leadership

Compliance

Safeguarding

Contractor management

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Compliance software

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced Premises Manager for Addington School in Woodley, Reading. The role oversees day-to-day maintenance, operations and compliance across the school and satellite site, including specialist facilities like a hydrotherapy pool and sensor spaces.

You will lead a diverse team and coordinate transport, cleaning and catering services to ensure safety and compliance. The ideal candidate will have extensive facilities management experience in a school or