Senior School Premises & Facilities Manager

Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College; Horbury Bridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ossett Academy and South Ossett Infants Academy are seeking an experienced Premises Manager to lead the day-to-day management, maintenance and safety of both sites. This key role drives safe, compliant and high-standard facilities for pupils and staff.

You will manage a premises team, oversee contractors and budgets, and ensure cleaning services meet learning environment standards. Collaboration with academy leaders and external partners is essential to deliver outstanding facilities support.

Qualifications

• Proactive, highly organised and able to plan in advance.
• Visible, hands-on approach to monitor standards and coach teams.
• Strong people leadership to motivate estates staff.
• Commercially aware with focus on value for money.
• Calm under pressure with strong decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management, maintenance and safety of both sites.
• Oversee site access, security systems and incident responses.
• Manage estates operations and collaborate with leaders and partners.
• Directly lead a premises team, delegating rotas and training.
• Oversee contractors, procurement, budgets and cleaning services.
• Drive continuous improvement to meet pupil and staff needs.

Skills

Proactive planning

People leadership

Health and safety

Contractor management

Budget management

Job description

Ossett Academy and South Ossett Infants Academy are seeking an experienced Premises Manager to lead the day-to-day management, maintenance and safety of both sites. This key role drives safe, compliant and high-standard facilities for pupils and staff.

You will manage a premises team, oversee contractors and budgets, and ensure cleaning services meet learning environment standards. Collaboration with academy leaders and external partners is essential to deliver outstanding facilities support.