Premises Manager - Secondary School - Kingston upon Thames
Premises Manager - Secondary School - Kingston upon Thames
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience
Premises Manager
A successful Secondary School in the London Borough of Kingston upon Thames is seeking an experienced Premises Manager to lead the management of its school site on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and proactive individual who takes pride in maintaining safe, secure and well-presented school facilities. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of the school's premises, ensuring that buildings, grounds and facilities remain fully operational while providing an outstanding environment for students, staff and visitors.
You will manage the day-to-day operation of the premises team, coordinating planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, contractor management and site security. Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure statutory inspections are completed on time and that the school remains fully compliant with health and safety legislation.
Responsibilities include supervising maintenance staff, monitoring contractor performance, managing maintenance schedules, coordinating servicing programmes, maintaining compliance records and overseeing premises budgets. You will also support future site improvement projects and identify opportunities to improve the school's facilities.
The role includes ensuring the site is prepared for examinations, performances, open evenings, sporting events and community lettings while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety and presentation across the school.
The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, strong practical knowledge and previous experience managing premises within a school or similar environment.
School Information
This is an 11 to 18 well-established Secondary School with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.
The school serves a diverse community and is recognised for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.
Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares students exceptionally well for further education and future careers.
Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent facilities, collaborative working relationships and a clear commitment to ongoing professional development.
Requirements
Previous Premises or Facilities Management experience
Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation
Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes
Excellent leadership and organisational skills
Good practical maintenance knowledge
Budget management experience desirable
Commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment
Application
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.
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