Premises Manager / Facilities Manager

School Premises Manager / Facilities Manager

A key facilities management role overseeing school premises, site maintenance, health and safety compliance, security and cleaning services, supporting a safe, efficient and welcoming educational environment.

If you've also worked in the following roles, we'd also like to hear from you:

Facilities Team Lead, Assistant Premises Manager, Caretaker Supervisor, Site Supervisor

This role is known internally as a Senior Premises Officer

SALARY: £27,980 - £30,309 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Stanmore, North West London (HA7)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (all year round)

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a School Premises Manager / Facilities Manager to play a vital role in the day-to-day operational management of a busy secondary school site.

As a School Premises Manager / Facilities Manager you will be responsible for ensuring the school's facilities are safe, secure, well maintained and compliant with health and safety legislation, supporting pupils, staff and visitors.

Working closely with senior leaders, the School Premises Manager / Facilities Manager will also contribute to planned maintenance, minor works and improvement projects, helping to maintain high standards across the site.

This role is ideal for someone with facilities or site management experience who enjoys responsibility, teamwork and making a positive contribution to a school community.

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DUTIES

Your duties as the School Premises Manager / Facilities Manager include:

• Site Operations Management: Overseeing the daily operation, maintenance and security of the school site
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensuring all facilities meet statutory health and safety and security requirements
• Team Leadership: Line managing caretaking and cleaning staff, including supervision, training and performance support
• Contractor Coordination: Managing external contractors and supporting lettings activity where required
• Planned Maintenance: Developing and delivering maintenance schedules, minor works and site improvements
• Project Support: Assisting with capital and improvement projects in collaboration with senior stakeholders
• Resource Management: Ordering consumables, monitoring stock and supporting budget control
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Working closely with senior leadership to meet the operational needs of the school

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in facilities, premises or site management
• Previous experience managing caretaking, cleaning or site teams
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance
• Understanding of security procedures and risk management
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Confidence making decisions in emergency or time-sensitive situations

BENEFITS

• Professional development opportunities
• Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Flexible working options
• Well-being programmes and initiatives
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Free staff lunch and on-site parking

Plus many more

Pre-employment checks

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P14281

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