School Premises & Safety Manager | Lead Compliance

de Stafford School; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused secondary school in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Premises Manager to oversee the management of its buildings and grounds. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with policies, managing contractors, and driving improvements for a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in building maintenance, strong health and safety knowledge, and excellent organizational skills. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the school community.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Access to a staff benefits portal

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building and site maintenance including forward planning and problem-solving.
• Strong knowledge of building compliance and health & safety standards.
• Hands-on maintenance skills across areas such as plumbing, carpentry, and electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of buildings and grounds ensuring compliance with policies.
• Supervise contractors and manage maintenance schedules.
• Promote health and safety and drive improvements across the site.

Skills

Building and site maintenance

Health and safety standards

Hands-on maintenance skills

Team management

Organizational skills

IT skills

Positive attitude

Communication skills

Job description

A community-focused secondary school in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Premises Manager to oversee the management of its buildings and grounds. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with policies, managing contractors, and driving improvements for a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in building maintenance, strong health and safety knowledge, and excellent organizational skills. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the school community.