Premises Manager Quaint Private School in Salisbury

Looking for your next opportunity within a welcoming school community

A highly regarded school in Salisbury is seeking an experienced reliable and proactive Premises Manager to join its dedicated support team.

Job Overview

Our client is recruiting for a Premises Manager to start as soon as possible. The successful candidate will take responsibility for the day-to-day management maintenance safety and security of the school premises ensuring the site remains safe clean secure and fully operational.

Working closely with the Headteacher Senior Leadership Team and wider school staff the Premises Manager will oversee planned and reactive maintenance coordinate contractors monitor health and safety requirements and ensure the school buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard.

The role would suit a practical and organised individual who takes pride in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for pupils staff and visitors.

The School

This welcoming school in Salisbury is committed to providing a safe supportive and positive environment where pupils can thrive. The school places strong emphasis on maintaining high standards across its buildings grounds and facilities.

The Premises Manager will play an important role within the wider school community ensuring the site is well maintained and ready to support learning activities and school events each day.

Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment with opportunities to contribute to the continued development of the school site.

Benefits commonly include:

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Opportunities for professional development

• Well-maintained buildings and facilities

• Varied and practical day-to-day responsibilities

• Opportunities to contribute to site improvement projects

• A friendly and welcoming school community

• The opportunity to play an important role in maintaining a safe learning environment

Location: Salisbury Wiltshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience

Premises Manager Experience and Qualifications

• Previous experience in premises management site management facilities management caretaking or a similar role

• Strong knowledge of building maintenance health and safety and site security

• Experience coordinating contractors suppliers and external service providers

• Practical knowledge of general maintenance repairs and building services

• Ability to manage planned and reactive maintenance effectively

• Strong organisational communication and problem-solving skills

• Ability to prioritise tasks and respond effectively to urgent site issues

• Experience maintaining compliance records inspections and maintenance documentation

• A reliable proactive and hands-on approach to site management

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

• The legal right to work in the UK

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the school premises

• Ensure buildings grounds and facilities remain safe secure and well presented

• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance and arrange repairs where required

• Manage contractors and monitor work carried out on site

• Carry out regular site inspections and identify maintenance and safety requirements

• Support fire safety health and safety and statutory compliance procedures

• Manage site security access arrangements keys alarms and opening/closing procedures

• Maintain accurate records relating to inspections servicing repairs and maintenance

• Support school events activities and building projects

• Respond promptly to emergencies and urgent maintenance issues

• Work closely with school leadership and staff to ensure the site meets the needs of pupils and the wider school community

Application

If you are an experienced and proactive Premises Manager seeking an exciting opportunity within a welcoming school in Salisbury please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical and organised professional who wants to make a genuine contribution to the smooth running safety and development of a school site.

We look forward to hearing from you.