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School Premises Manager – Secondary Academy in Bradford (ASAP Start)


Job Location:

Bradford - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 16 September 2026 (9 days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

A large dynamic secondary academy in Bradford is seeking an experienced strategic Premises Manager to oversee site facilities health and safety and estate development projects for an immediate (ASAP) start.

Job Overview The Premises Manager holds full operational responsibility for the estate management of a multi-building secondary academy campus. You will manage the site team (Caretakers Groundskeeping Cleaning staff) oversee facilities budgets manage external contractor SLAs and ensure complete statutory compliance across health and safety legislation. This is an essential operational leadership post.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead line manage and schedule the daily operations of the site caretaking and cleaning teams

  • Ensure 100% compliance with all statutory health and safety regulations (fire safety asbestos legionella gas safety electrical testing)

  • Oversee site maintenance contracts negotiating SLAs and managing external contractors on refurbishments and capital projects

  • Manage the estate budget tracking expenditure on repairs utilities cleaning supplies and site machinery

  • Develop and execute a rolling preventive maintenance program for all academy buildings and grounds

  • Act as the primary keyholder for out-of-hours emergencies security breaches and external lettings events

The School & Whats on Offer

  • Immediate Start: Full-time permanent position starting ASAP

  • Competitive Salary:(dependent on experience)

  • Development: Specialized safety training support (IOSH/NEBOSH) and local government pension scheme

  • Location: Great Bradford location with excellent transport and road connections

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Facilities Manager Site Manager or Premises Manager (educational or public sector preferred)

  • Professional Health & Safety qualification (IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate)

  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing site staff and external trade contractors

  • Sound financial awareness and experience managing facilities budgets

  • Valid UK Driving License and active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service

How to Apply Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Premises Manager post in Bradford for an immediate start.


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