At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage the school premises, ensuring safety and operational excellence.
- Company: Outstanding Primary School in Hackney with a vibrant community.
- Benefits: Supportive leadership, professional development, and a collaborative culture.
- Other info: Join a valued team that supports teaching and learning success.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a thriving educational environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in premises management and strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 40000 £ per year.
An Outstanding Primary School in Hackney is seeking to appoint an experienced and proactive Premises Manager to oversee the effective management of its busy and well-maintained school site. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving school community that places a strong emphasis on safety, operational excellence, and creating an exceptional environment for learning.
The school is known for its inclusive ethos, excellent facilities, and high standards across all aspects of school life. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, a collaborative working culture, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
About the Role
The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day management of the school premises, ensuring that buildings, grounds, and facilities are maintained to a high standard and remain fully compliant with health and safety and statutory requirements. Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee maintenance operations, contractor management, site security, compliance checks, planned improvement projects, and the coordination of facilities services across the school.
This is a varied leadership role requiring excellent organisational skills, practical problem-solving ability, and experience managing a busy educational or commercial site.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the school site
- Ensure compliance with health and safety and statutory regulations
- Oversee contractors, maintenance schedules, and improvement projects
- Manage site security, access control, and emergency procedures
- Monitor the condition of buildings, grounds, and facilities
- Maintain accurate compliance records, risk assessments, and maintenance documentation
- Support budget management, procurement, and facilities planning
- Ensure the school environment remains safe, secure, and welcoming for all users
The School Environment
This Outstanding Primary School in Hackney provides a vibrant and inclusive environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their full potential academically and personally. The school has a strong reputation for excellence, high expectations, and positive relationships across the community. The premises and operations team is highly valued and plays a vital role in supporting teaching, learning, and the overall success of the school. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, a collaborative atmosphere, and opportunities to develop their skills and progress within school operations and facilities management.
Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience in premises, estates, facilities, or site management
- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and building maintenance
- Experience managing contractors, compliance, and maintenance programmes
- Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
- Ability to prioritise workloads and respond effectively to operational challenges
Desirable
- Experience working within a school or educational setting
- IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent health and safety qualification
- Knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities within schools
- Experience managing facilities budgets and capital improvement projects
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Premises Manager role at an Outstanding Primary School in Hackney, please submit your CV as soon as possible.
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