Premises Manager Needed ASAP - Thriving Academy in Oxfordshire in Wallingford

Premises Manager | Oxfordshire | Immediate Start

Role: Premises Manager / Facilities Lead

Location: Oxfordshire (Thriving Academy)

Contract: Full-time / Permanent

Salary: Competitive (Dependent on experience)

Are you an experienced facilities professional, hands-on site manager, or compliance expert looking for an exciting new leadership challenge? A busy and ambitious academy in Oxfordshire is seeking a dedicated Premises Manager to take total ownership of their estate, ensuring a safe, sustainable, and immaculate learning environment.

If you love managing building projects, overseeing health and safety compliance, and keeping a large school site operating at peak performance, this is the perfect role to make a lasting impact!

The Role

Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead the site and caretaking team, driving the strategic and operational management of the academy's buildings and grounds.

• Estate & Facilities Management: Oversee day-to-day site operations, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and major capital improvement projects across the campus.

• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to statutory health and safety regulations, including fire safety, legionella testing, asbestos management, and COSHH logs.

• Team Leadership: Manage, train, and schedule the site, caretaking, and cleaning staff to guarantee seamless daily operations and security.

• Contractor & Vendor Coordination: Procure and manage external contractors, service level agreements (SLAs), and routine equipment servicing.

• Security & Emergency Response: Act as a key holder and lead responder for site security, emergency call-outs, and campus protection.

The School

Set in a vibrant Oxfordshire location, this thriving academy boasts a strong reputation for community engagement, high standards, and continuous improvement. The school features a well-maintained, expansive site, forward-thinking leadership, and a collaborative staff culture where facilities management is recognized as vital to student success.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has Facilities Experience: A proven background in premises management, facilities operations, or estate leadership, ideally within an educational or large-scale commercial setting.

• Prioritizes Compliance: Comprehensive knowledge of UK health and safety legislation, building compliance, and site security protocols (e.g., IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications are a distinct advantage).

• Is Highly Organized: Exceptional project management skills, strong budgeting capabilities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Engages Well: A professional, authoritative, yet approachable leadership style capable of communicating effectively with contractors, staff, students, and governors.

Why Apply?

• Incredible Environment to Work: Join a dynamic, forward-moving academy with a supportive leadership team and a well-resourced campus.

• Career Growth: Take full ownership of an estate and expand your leadership capabilities in a rewarding educational setting.

• Work-Life Balance: Competitive salary packaging alongside stable working patterns and holiday entitlement.

• Immediate Impact: Play a pivotal role in ensuring the physical safety, operational excellence, and future development of the school.

Apply Now

The school is actively interviewing and looking to appoint the successful candidate as soon as possible. Submit your updated CV at your earliest convenience to secure your chance at this fantastic opportunity!