Position: Premises Manager
Location: Hertford
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: Immediate Start Available
Premises Manager Role in an Independent Secondary School
An Independent Secondary School in Hertford is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Premises Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of its buildings and grounds. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established school that prides itself on providing a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment where students and staff can thrive.
The school is recognised for its excellent academic standards, outstanding pastoral care, and exceptional facilities. With continued investment in its estate, the successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the school maintains the highest standards of health and safety, compliance, and site presentation.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the school's premises and facilities, ensuring the site operates efficiently and complies with all statutory requirements.
Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, manage contractors, supervise the premises team, coordinate health and safety compliance, and support future estates development projects. You will also be responsible for site security, emergency procedures, and ensuring the school remains a safe and welcoming environment throughout the year.
This role is ideal for an experienced facilities or estates professional who enjoys leading teams and delivering high standards across a busy educational setting.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day management of the school site and premises team
Coordinate planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs
Manage external contractors and monitor service agreements
Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and statutory inspections
Maintain accurate compliance records and site documentation
Oversee site security, access control, and emergency procedures
Support estates improvement projects and facilities planning
Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment across the school
The School Environment
This Independent Secondary School in Hertford offers an outstanding learning environment supported by high-quality facilities and extensive grounds. The school places great importance on maintaining an attractive, safe, and inspiring campus that enhances both learning and wellbeing.
The premises team is highly valued and works closely with leadership to ensure the school operates efficiently every day. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, a collaborative culture, and ongoing opportunities for professional development.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements
Previous experience in premises, estates, facilities, or site management
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and building compliance
Experience managing contractors and supervising staff
Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
Ability to prioritise workload and respond effectively to operational demands
Desirable
Experience working within a school or educational environment
IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualification
Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities within schools
Experience managing premises budgets and capital improvement projects
How to Apply
To be considered for this Premises Manager position at an Independent Secondary School in Hertford, please forward an up-to-date CV as soon as possible.
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