School Site & Facilities Manager

Teaching Vacancies; Ferndown; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Parley First School is seeking a proactive Premises Manager to oversee the overall management, safety, maintenance and presentation of our site, ensuring it remains a source of pride for pupils and staff.

You'll coordinate maintenance, manage contractors, supervise lunchtime staff, and support safety compliance across buildings, grounds and facilities. This role offers a hands-on leader who cares about creating a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in premises, facilities, estates, site management or a similar role.
• Understands health and safety responsibilities and safe working practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and remain calm under pressure.
• Builds positive relationships with staff, contractors, visitors and the wider community.
• Organised, reliable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the security of the school site, acting as a keyholder and overseeing fire and security systems.
• Planning and coordinating maintenance, repairs and improvement projects.
• Managing contractors and ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Monitoring the condition of buildings, grounds and facilities, identifying issues before they become problems.
• Overseeing cleaning standards and working closely with cleaning teams and contractors.
• Managing utilities, monitoring energy usage and contributing to the efficient running of the school.
• Line managing the lunchtime staff team, providing day-to-day supervision and guidance to ensure pupil safety and behaviour.
• Supporting school events, lettings and community use of the site.
• Helping to ensure extensive grounds remain safe, tidy and welcoming throughout the year.

Skills

Premises management

Health and safety

Contractor management

Line management

Building maintenance

Security management

Energy management

Job description

Parley First School is seeking a proactive Premises Manager to oversee the overall management, safety, maintenance and presentation of our site, ensuring it remains a source of pride for pupils and staff.

You'll coordinate maintenance, manage contractors, supervise lunchtime staff, and support safety compliance across buildings, grounds and facilities. This role offers a hands-on leader who cares about creating a safe learning environment.