Job Description
Premises Manager - Full-Time, Permanent
We are seeking a committed and motivated professional to join a thriving community primary school as Premises Manager. This is a full-time, permanent role with working hours from 7:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Thursday, and 7:00am to 3:00pm on Fridays.
Reporting to the Headteacher and Business Manager, the Premises Manager will play a vital role in ensuring the site remains safe, secure, and well-maintained for children, staff, and visitors.
Contract: 52 paid weeks per year (inclusive of holiday entitlement)
Start date: To be confirmed, January
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the main keyholder, responsible for unlocking and locking the premises daily, including during holidays and occasional late evenings for events
- Respond to out-of-hours security and fire alarms
- Oversee the upkeep of the school buildings and grounds
- Monitor Health & Safety compliance, ensuring statutory requirements are met on time
- Carry out minor repairs, maintenance, and decorating tasks
- Manage the cleaning contract, including covering duties during staff absence if required
- Engage and liaise with contractors, ensuring all work meets Health & Safety standards and is completed to a high standard
- Provide porterage support, including setting up rooms for assemblies, meetings, and events
- Handle deliveries and manage movement of goods
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions as appropriate
What We Offer
- A supportive and dedicated staff and leadership team
- Access to a professional network of Business and Premises colleagues, including a Trust Director of Estates
- Respectful, engaged children who value their school environment
- Health & Safety support through a specialist partner
- Extensive CPD opportunities, including Trust-wide training
- Access to the advantage scheme of the trust, offering:
- On Demand GP services
- Employee Wellbeing and Assistance programme
- High street discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with strong organisational skills and a hands-on approach to facilities management.
