Role Status & Location

• Position: Site Manager (Senior Support Staff).
• Sector: Highly Selective Independent School.
• Location: York, North Yorkshire.
• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (52 weeks per year).

The Opportunity & School Profile

This globally recognised independent school, located in the historic city of York, requires an experienced Premises Manager to maintain its complex and high-profile estate. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent logistical planning, discretion, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards across all facilities, supporting the school's prestigious academic environment.

Core Responsibilities & Duties Scope

• Operational Leadership: Management of the premises team, oversight of day-to-day operations, and strategic input into future site development.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensuring all facilities comply with statutory regulations and maintaining rigorous security and access controls across the historic campus.
• Facilities Management: Managing cyclical maintenance programmes, negotiating supplier contracts, and ensuring the estate is optimally presented at all times.

Compensation & Benefits

• Significant experience in property or facilities management, ideally with a background managing complex or historic buildings.
• Exceptional salary package, highly competitive on the independent sector pay scale (ranging from £40,000 – £48,000+ Annually).
• Generous pension scheme and substantial professional development funding.