At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the safety and development of a vibrant secondary academy's facilities.
- Company: A modern secondary academy in Nottingham with a strong community ethos.
- Benefits: Supportive environment, professional development opportunities, and a realistic operational budget.
- Other info: Join a dedicated team with excellent support for staff welfare.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on students' learning environments while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and knowledge of health and safety legislation.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Are you an experienced estates leader ready to take operational and strategic control of the safety, security, and physical development of a major secondary academy? This could be an exceptional opportunity to lead a dedicated premises team in a highly supportive East Midlands setting.
Our client is seeking a professional, practically minded, and exceptionally organised Premises Manager to join their senior support team immediately. This is a full-time, year-round leadership position, ideal for an estates supervisor or facility manager looking to coordinate daily caretaking operations, capital projects, contractor tenders, and health & safety compliance across a modern campus.
You will manage the caretaking team's shift cycles, supervise external mechanical and electrical contractors, track utility consumption metrics, and execute a comprehensive planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule. You will take direct accountability for keeping immaculate, legally compliant statutory testing logs—including water safety tests (Legionella prevention), fire door integrity audits, emergency lighting diagnostics, and asbestos monitoring.
This successful secondary academy in Nottingham is celebrated for its strong community ethos, excellent technical facilities, and powerful commitment to support staff welfare. Senior leaders actively support the premises team with a realistic operational budget, dedicated administrative assistance, and fully funded pathways for advanced professional certifications (such as IOSH or NEBOSH).
Experience and Qualifications
- Senior facilities management, premises leadership, or estates supervision experience (educational background preferred)
- Deep working knowledge of current health and safety legislation, COSHH guidelines, and building compliance frameworks
- Strong administrative, communication, and budget management skills, with high computer literacy
- Recognized professional certification (such as IOSH, NEBOSH, or a relevant trade qualification)
Application
To be considered for this Premises Manager position in Nottingham starting immediately, please forward your CV today.
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