Site Premises Manager – Ambitious Secondary School in Buckinghamshire

A thriving and progressive secondary school in Buckinghamshire is seeking an experienced proactive and highly organised Site Premises Manager to lead its dedicated estates and facilities team on a permanent full-time basis.

Job Overview Working under the direction of the School Business Manager the Site Premises Manager will take total operational responsibility for the security maintenance compliance and strategic development of the schools buildings and grounds. This is a crucial leadership role ensuring a safe immaculate and inspiring environment for students and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all routine preventative and reactive maintenance across the entire school estate

• Lead mentor and schedule the on-site caretaking cleaning and maintenance support team

• Ensure rigorous compliance with all health and safety regulations statutory testing fire safety and COSHH guidelines

• Oversee site security protocols including access control CCTV networks automated gates and out-of-hours call-outs

• Manage contractor relationships oversee capital improvement projects and supervise major building works on-site

• Maintain accurate asset registers manage facilities-related stock and monitor the site budget under the guidance of senior leadership

The School & Whats on Offer

• A modern well-resourced secondary school environment with high-spec facilities across Buckinghamshire

• Competitive salary (commensurate with experience and local authority support staff pay scales)

• Full-time permanent contract with an immediate or flexible start date

• Supportive senior leadership team that values estates operations as central to school success

• Ongoing professional development opportunities including advanced health & safety and facilities management training

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience managing school sites large-scale facilities or corporate property portfolios

• Comprehensive hands-on working knowledge of building maintenance utilities management and statutory compliance

• Strong leadership abilities with experience managing motivating and scheduling support staff

• Exceptional organisational problem-solving and communication skills to deal with contractors staff and local authorities

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Site Premises Manager position in Buckinghamshire.