Full job descriptionPremises Manager (Estates / Facilities Management)
Maidenhead, Berkshire
£44,302 - £48,529 + £400 Annual On-Call Allowance + Local Government Pension Scheme + Healthcare Benefits + Free Parking + Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced Premises Manager, Facilities Manager, Estates Manager or Site Manager with strong people management skills and a background in estates operations, health and safety and building compliance?

Do you want to join a growing organisation where you can lead a premises team, help improve maintenance programmes and play a key role in developing a more proactive and efficient estates function?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing multi-academy trust specialising in supporting children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The Trust is passionate about providing outstanding learning environments and has ambitious plans for the future. As the organisation continues to develop, it is looking to strengthen its estates operations, improve preventative maintenance programmes and establish effective systems and processes to support its long-term growth.

In this role, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of school premises, buildings, grounds and facilities, leading the site team and ensuring that all buildings are safe, compliant and maintained to a high standard. Working closely with the Director of Estates and Operations as part of a centralised estates function, you will oversee maintenance programmes, manage contractors, monitor health and safety compliance and ensure that all work is completed effectively. You will also play an important role in developing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, improving existing procedures and supporting the implementation of new systems and working practices.

This is a management-focused position rather than a hands-on maintenance role. You will be actively involved in overseeing site operations, supporting and managing staff, inspecting completed work, coordinating contractors and ensuring that maintenance and compliance standards are consistently achieved. The role offers plenty of variety, combining operational site management with forward planning, team leadership and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Premises Manager, Facilities Manager, Estates Manager, Site Manager or similar, with a strong background in people management, building maintenance, health and safety and statutory compliance. Experience within education would be advantageous but is not essential, and applications are welcomed from candidates with relevant experience across commercial, industrial, healthcare, public sector or other facilities and estates environments. Most importantly, you will be a confident people manager who can lead a team, manage competing priorities, maintain high standards and contribute positively to the development of the estates function.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their estates or facilities management career. You will join a supportive and growing organisation where your experience, leadership and ideas will be valued. You will have the opportunity to help shape maintenance programmes, improve operational standards and make a genuine difference to the environments in which children and young people learn. With continued investment in the Trust’s estates function and ambitious plans for growth, this position also offers the potential for future career development.
The Role:
*Managing the day-to-day operations of school premises, buildings, grounds and facilities.
*Leading and managing the premises team, overseeing contractors and ensuring maintenance work is completed to a high standard.
*Supporting the development and implementation of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, compliance procedures and maintenance programmes.
*Overseeing health and safety, statutory compliance, building inspections and contractor performance.
*Working closely with the Director of Estates and Operations within a centralised estates function to improve operational efficiency and support the Trust’s continued growth.
The Person:
*Premises Manager, Facilities Manager, Estates Manager, Site Manager or similar.
*Strong people management experience, with the ability to lead teams, coordinate contractors and maintain high operational standards.
*Good knowledge of building maintenance, health and safety, statutory compliance and estates operations.
*Experience overseeing maintenance programmes, managing contractors and ensuring buildings and facilities are maintained effectively.
*Education experience advantageous but not essential. Proactive, organised and motivated to improve processes, develop teams and contribute to a growing organisation.
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