Facilities Manager / Premises Manager
Take ownership of a busy school site where safety, maintenance and smooth day-to-day operations matter. This opportunity suits an organised facilities professional who can lead people, contractors, compliance and practical upkeep in a welcoming environment.
This role is known internally as a Site Manager
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Site Manager, Estates Manager, Facilities Supervisor, Site Supervisor, Premises Officer, Senior Caretaker, Facilities Coordinator, Maintenance Manager, Building Manager
Benefits include professional development opportunities, retail discounts and wellbeing programmes.
SALARY: £31,828 to £32,364 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Bristol, South West England
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week, all year round
JOB OVERVIEW
This is an excellent opportunity for a Facilities Manager / Premises Manager to help maintain a safe, welcoming and well-run environment for pupils, staff and visitors.
Working closely with senior colleagues, the Facilities Manager / Premises Manager will coordinate site upkeep, contractors, cleaning, caretaking, compliance, lettings and resources.
The Facilities Manager / Premises Manager will also support health and safety, records, budgets and stakeholder communication while contributing positively to the wider organisation.
DUTIES
- Site Maintenance and Upkeep: Oversee day-to-day maintenance, security, cleaning, caretaking and general site condition
- Inspections and Compliance: Maintain inspection schedules, risk assessments, safety systems, compliance checks, logs and action records
- Contractor and Team Coordination: Lead cleaners, caretaking staff and contractors, allocate work and monitor quality and timescales
- Planned Maintenance and Improvements: Develop maintenance schedules, identify improvement needs and coordinate appropriate action
- Health and Safety: Follow health and safety policy, escalated significant risks and support required statutory checks
- Lettings and Site Readiness: Manage lettings and ensure facilities are prepared, secure and ready for use
- Stock, Equipment and Budgets: Manage deliveries, supplies, secure storage, equipment maintenance, stock records and allocated site budgets
- Stakeholder Communication: Build positive working relationships with colleagues, contractors, parents and visitors and respond courteously to enquiries
- Operational Support: Arrange cleaning cover, undertake emergency cleaning when required, maintain confidentiality and complete related duties and training
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Experience in facilities management or a similar role
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and lead
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- Commitment to safeguarding and the welfare of children and young people
- Ability to assess and carry out minor repairs and maintenance
- Relevant health and safety training certification or willingness to attend appropriate training
- Basic ICT skills applicable to the role
DESIRABLE
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation
- Proactive and positive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to respond flexibly and effectively to unexpected situations
BENEFITS
- Professional development opportunities
- Retail discounts
- Flexible working options
- Wellbeing programmes
This role requires an Enhanced DBS Check
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