Premises Manager (Secondary School)

Premises Manager (Secondary School)

, Hampshire

£33,178 - £36,369 + 17.9% Employer Pension + Amazing holiday package + Career Development + Wellbeing Benefits + Free Parking + Permanent

Are you an experienced Premises Manager, Site Manager, Caretaker Supervisor or Facilities Manager looking to take ownership of a large secondary school site?

Do you want to join a forward-thinking school that genuinely invests in its staff, offers outstanding benefits and gives you the autonomy to shape the management of its buildings, grounds and facilities?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful secondary school that sits at the heart of its local community. Built around the values of Aspire, Enrich and Belong, the school is committed to creating an environment where both students and staff can thrive, combining high educational standards with a strong emphasis on wellbeing, development and inclusion. As part of a successful multi-academy trust, you'll benefit from structured career progression, ongoing professional development and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

As Premises Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the school remains safe, compliant and operating efficiently every day. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you'll lead the management of the entire estate, overseeing maintenance, health and safety, statutory compliance, contractors, security and future improvement projects.

This is a leadership role where you'll have the opportunity to influence how the site is managed, improve operational efficiency and develop long-term maintenance strategies that directly support the education of hundreds of young people.

Whether you already work within education or come from a commercial facilities, estates or property management background, this role offers the opportunity to utilise your experience within an organisation that genuinely values its people.

The Role
*Lead all aspects of site, premises and facilities management across a busy secondary school
*Line manage a small premises team and coordinate external contractors
*Ensure statutory compliance across health & safety, fire safety and building regulations
*Manage preventative and reactive maintenance programmes
*Oversee security, CCTV, access control, keys and emergency call-out procedures
*Support capital projects and long-term estate improvement plans
*Ensure the site is safe, secure and ready to support teaching every day
*37 hours per week across rotating shifts between 7:00am and 8:00pm with an on-call rota

The Person
*Experience as a Premises Manager, Site Manager, Facilities Manager, Estates Officer, Caretaker Manager or similar
*Strong practical maintenance and building management experience
*Previous experience managing contractors and health & safety compliance
*Full UK Driving Licence
*IOSH or NEBOSH qualification (or willingness to work towards)
*Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
*Experience within education is advantageous but not essential

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.