Premises Manager – Chiswick

A well-resourced secondary school in Chiswick is seeking an experienced and proactive Premises Manager to lead its facilities team. This is a full-time, permanent role, ideal for someone with strong leadership and organisational skills, practical facilities management experience, and a commitment to maintaining a safe, efficient, and welcoming school environment.

About the School

The school is recognised for its academic excellence, inclusive ethos, and commitment to providing students with a safe and high-quality learning environment. The Premises Manager plays a crucial leadership role, overseeing site maintenance, health and safety compliance, and the day-to-day operation of school facilities.

The school values initiative, professionalism, and teamwork, offering a supportive environment where facilities staff are highly valued and essential to school operations.

Role Responsibilities

As Premises Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the school’s site and facilities team, including caretakers and site assistants.
• Ensuring the school buildings and grounds are well-maintained, clean, and safe at all times.
• Overseeing maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects, liaising with contractors and suppliers.
• Monitoring and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations, including fire safety, risk assessments, and safeguarding procedures.
• Managing the school’s premises budget, procurement, and inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Planning and coordinating setup and support for school events, meetings, and extracurricular activities.
• Implementing and updating premises policies and procedures to ensure operational efficiency.

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience in facilities or premises management, ideally in a school or educational setting.
• Leadership experience with the ability to manage a team effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety, risk assessments, and safe working practices.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively.
• Reliability, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining high standards.

What the School Offers

• A leadership role within a supportive and professional facilities team.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in facilities management.
• A valued role contributing directly to the smooth operation and safety of the school.
• A positive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Premises Manager to join a thriving secondary school in Chiswick and lead the management and development of the school’s facilities to support teaching and learning.