Premises Manager - Preston
Permanent | Full Time, Full Year
Salary: £37,000 - £39,000
A high-performing secondary school in Preston is seeking an experienced and proactive Premises Manager to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled estates or facilities professional to take a leading role in maintaining a safe, efficient and well-managed school environment.

Your new role
As Premises Manager, you will be responsible for the effective management, maintenance and development of the school site, buildings and grounds. You will ensure the highest standards of health and safety, security and compliance, working closely with the School Business Manager and the ICT Systems & Facilities Lead.

You will lead the premises team, manage budgets, oversee contractors and service agreements, and ensure the school remains safe, operational and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors. This role also includes responsibility for risk management, statutory compliance, and the ongoing development of the school estate.

Key responsibilities
*Line manage, train and develop premises staff
*Oversee the security of the school site and management of keys
*Manage property maintenance budgets and procurement processes
*Produce annual building development plans and written reports for governors
*Oversee maintenance, repairs and energy management across the school
*Manage compliance for CCTV, access control and health & safety systems
*Lead on all aspects of health and safety and risk management
*Conduct regular site inspections, audits and risk assessments
*Ensure statutory checks (fire safety, legionella, gas, electrical etc.) are completed and recorded
*Oversee cleaning and grounds maintenance contracts
*Manage school minibus compliance, maintenance and staff training
*Provide emergency access to the site during adverse weather or incidents
*Liaise with external contractors, Lancashire County Council and Preston City Council as required
*Ensure appropriate training, PPE and safe working practices for all site staff
*Support school operations including room set-ups, equipment movement and site cover
What you’ll need to succeed
*Experience in premises, estates or facilities management (school experience desirable)
*Ideally a NEBOSH qualification or IOSH Managing Safely
*Knowledge of COSHH legislation
*Experience of leadership and management within public service or a large organisation
*Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and compliance
*Experience of procuring goods and services, ensuring best value
*Experience of project management, including negotiations with contractors
*Ability to lead a team and manage contractors effectively
*Excellent organisational, planning and problem-solving skills
*A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to respond to emergencies
*Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across the school
What you’ll get in return
*Competitive salary of £37,000 - £39,000
*37 hour working week with some flexibility on working hours
*Opportunities to contribute to the ongoing development of the school estate
*Training and development opportunities
*A varied, rewarding role where no two days are the same
*Local Government Pension Scheme
*26 days annual leave entitlement rising to 32, after five years’ continuous service
What you need to do now

If you’re interested in this Premises Manager job in our school setting, or would like to discuss it further, please apply now or contact the Hays Education team for more information.
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