Premises Manager
hace 21 días
Kingston upon Thames
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
