Premises Manager

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, All-Year RoundReporting to: Bursar

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Premises Manager to lead the maintenance, operations, health & safety, security, transport, and grounds functions across a busy and successful independent school.

This is a senior operational role with responsibility for ensuring that a large educational site, sports facilities, and grounds are maintained to the highest standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the school's day-to-day operations while helping to deliver future improvement and refurbishment projects.

You will lead a dedicated premises, grounds, and transport team, manage contractor relationships, oversee compliance obligations, and work closely with senior leaders to provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, parents, and visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Premises, Grounds, Cleaning and Transport teams.
• Oversee all aspects of the maintenance, repair, servicing and operation of school buildings and grounds
• Manage building improvement, refurbishment and development projects.
• Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety, Fire Safety and statutory requirements.
• Produce and maintain risk assessments and compliance records.
• Manage premises and grounds budgets
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance programmes and holiday works.
• Oversee site security arrangements, including participation in an out-of-hours call-out rota.
• Manage external contractors, ensuring works are completed safely and to specification.
• Oversee school transport operations through the management of the Transport Manager.
• Ensure facilities are prepared for school events, meetings, performances and special occasions.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to support the wider school community.

About You

We are looking for a highly organised and hands-on facilities professional who combines strong technical knowledge with excellent leadership skills.

Essential Requirements

• Significant experience managing premises, facilities, estates, or property operations.
• Proven experience leading teams and managing contractors.
• Experience overseeing refurbishment, maintenance, or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and statutory compliance requirements.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence (D1 licence desirable or willingness to obtain).

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Facilities Management qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working within an educational environment.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to obtain training upon appointment.

Benefits include

• 5 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Free lunch during term time.

To apply, please submit your CV