Premises Manager – Modern Secondary School in Worcester

Are you an experienced estates leader ready to take operational and strategic control of the safety security and physical development of a major secondary school This could be an exceptional opportunity to lead a dedicated premises team in a highly supportive West Midlands setting.

• Modern forward-thinking 11 to 18 secondary school in Worcester

• Premises Manager to lead the campus premises maintenance and compliance teams

• Full-time year-round permanent role September start

Our client is seeking a professional practically minded and highly organized Premises Manager to take full strategic and operational control of their school estate from September. This is a full-time year-round leadership position ideal for an estates supervisor or senior building services professional with a proven track record of team coordination and safety management.

The successful candidate will manage the caretaking teams shift cycles coordinate external maintenance 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 logsincluding water safety tests (Legionella prevention) fire door integrity audits emergency lighting diagnostics and physical site security checks.

The premises department operates out of a dedicated facility workshop and benefits from modern asset management software and a supportive business management structure.

This progressive school in Worcester is known for its inclusive community strong pastoral care and commitment to staff wellbeing. A forward-thinking senior leadership team actively prioritizes workload reduction through shared resources and structured support networks. Staff enjoy excellent modern facilities a welcoming working culture and fully funded paths for continuous safety and technical training.

• Proven experience in an estates supervisor site manager or facilities leadership role within a school or public sector environment

• Deep working knowledge of current health and safety legislation COSHH guidelines and building compliance frameworks

• Strong IT literacy with confidence using digital helpdesk platforms and facilities asset tracking databases

• A background or qualification in a specialized trade (such as electrical plumbing or carpentry) is highly advantageous

To be considered for this Premises Manager position starting in September please forward your CV as soon as possible.