Facilities & Premises Manager

Description

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 7:15am to 15:15pm

Contract: Permanent, commencing 13th July 2026

Salary: GBP32,597 - GBP35,412 - To be negotiated based on experience

Join an Award-Winning, High-Performing School

Beacon Rise Primary School is an Outstanding, ambitious and high-achieving school, and one of the best-performing schools nationally for pupil progress, recognised through multiple awards for excellence, safety, wellbeing and play. We are proud of our strong community, high standards and supportive working environment.

Staff wellbeing is a key priority, supported through a comprehensive wellbeing package, including:

Free physiotherapyFree unlimited counsellingGP access and 24/7 medical adviceA supportive and caring staff cultureWe are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly motivated Facilities & Premises Manager to play a key role in maintaining and developing our fantastic school site, which contains a mixture of old and new buildings with large outdoor spaces.

The Role

Leadership & Strategic Management

Supply operational oversight of the school's premises and facilitiesProvide decisive leadership over the premises and cleaning teamsSet and maintain high standards for site presentation, safety and operational efficiencyOversee staff recruitment, induction, training, performance management and professional developmentEstablish and review systems, procedures and policies relating to site and facilities managementEnsure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality requirementsReport to the Headteacher and Governors on premises performance and upcoming prioritiesOperational Site Management

Oversee the maintenance and continuous improvement of school buildings and groundsEnsure the site is safe, secure and fully operational to support teaching and learningAct as main key holder and respond to alarms and emergency call-outs within agreed hoursManage school lettings and community use of facilitiesCoordinate deliveries and manage site logisticsHealth, Safety & Compliance

Lead implementation of the school's Health and Safety policies and proceduresConduct risk assessments and regular site inspectionsIdentify hazards and ensure timely remedial actionManage fire safety systems and coordinate fire and lockdown drillsMonitor contractor safety, compliance and working practicesMaintenance, Development & Estates Management

Lead planned preventative maintenance programmesIdentify improvement opportunities and prioritise refurbishment needsManage building, maintenance and development projectsOversee heating, lighting and energy efficiency systemsCommission maintenance for specialist facilities and equipmentBudget & Contractor Management

Manage premises and maintenance budgets effectivelyPrepare specifications, obtain quotes and manage tender processesEnsure value for money and high-quality service deliveryLiaise with contractors and monitor standards of work

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Proactive, organised and solution-focusedAble to work independently and prioritise effectivelyA strong team leader and communicatorCommitted to maintaining high standardsFlexible and responsive to the needs of a busy school environmentEssential Skills & Experience

Experience in premises, facilities or site managementExperience managing staff and contractorsKnowledge of health and safety regulationsExperience managing budgets and maintenance programmesGood literacy and numeracy skillsStrong practical and problem-solving skillsDesirable

Trade or craft skillsExperience in a school or education environmentExperience managing building or refurbishment projects

Please visit our Instagram to find out more about us. If you would like to visit the school prior to submitting your application or hear more about this exciting opportunity, please get in touch.

All appointments will be subject to appropriate vetting, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Some roles may need to comply with the Childcare Act 2006, and the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2018 where additional disclosure of information will be required.

Safeguarding Statement

Beacon Rise Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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