Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent, All-Year Round
Reporting 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