Premises Manager – Secondary School – Durham

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A successful secondary school in Durham is seeking an experienced and motivated Premises Manager to lead the management of its school site and ensure that students, staff and visitors benefit from a safe, secure and well-maintained learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong facilities management experience who enjoys leading a team, managing projects and maintaining high operational standards.

Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will take overall responsibility for the maintenance, security and compliance of the school estate. From overseeing planned maintenance programmes to managing contractors and ensuring statutory checks are completed, you will play an essential role in supporting the day-to-day running of the school.

The successful candidate will be a proactive leader who takes pride in maintaining high standards and can effectively prioritise operational demands while supporting long-term site improvement projects.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 secondary school with a strong commitment to academic excellence, student wellbeing and continuous improvement. The school provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential while developing the skills and confidence needed for future success.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent professional development opportunities and a collaborative working culture where every member of the school community is valued. Significant investment has been made in the school's facilities, ensuring students and staff have access to a modern and inspiring learning environment.

Premises Team

The Premises Team is responsible for ensuring the school site operates safely and efficiently throughout the year. As Premises Manager, you will lead the team while maintaining high standards across all buildings, grounds and facilities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the school site.

• Leading and supporting the premises staff.

• Planning preventative maintenance programmes.

• Managing reactive maintenance and repair work.

• Coordinating contractors and monitoring completed works.

• Overseeing statutory compliance checks.

• Managing health and safety procedures across the site.

• Monitoring fire safety systems and emergency procedures.

• Preparing facilities for examinations, school events and lettings.

• Managing premises budgets and obtaining quotations.

• Maintaining compliance records and site documentation.

• Supporting future site improvement and refurbishment projects.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated operations team that takes great pride in maintaining an outstanding environment where teaching and learning can flourish.

Requirements

• Previous experience within premises or facilities management.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.

• Experience leading a team.

• Good practical maintenance knowledge.

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage budgets and contractors.

• Good IT skills.

• Professional and proactive approach.

• Commitment to safeguarding and site safety.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure.

Application

To apply for this Premises Manager position, please send your CV as soon as possible.