Premises Manager – Primary School – Hillingdon

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A welcoming primary school in the London Borough of Hillingdon is looking to appoint an experienced and proactive Premises Manager to oversee the management of its buildings and grounds. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong facilities management experience who enjoys leading a team while ensuring pupils learn within a safe, secure and well-maintained environment.

Working closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the school site, leading the premises function while ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation. You will coordinate maintenance programmes, supervise contractors and support future site improvement projects.

The successful candidate will enjoy working in a varied role where organisation, leadership and practical problem-solving are essential.

School Information

This is a well-established primary school that is committed to providing a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where every child can thrive. The school places great emphasis on creating positive relationships with families and maintaining high standards across every aspect of school life.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent teamwork and ongoing professional development. Every member of staff is encouraged to contribute to school improvement and is recognised for the valuable role they play within the wider school community.

The school continues to invest in its facilities, ensuring pupils and staff benefit from modern classrooms, attractive outdoor spaces and a safe learning environment.

Premises Team

The Premises Team is responsible for ensuring the school site remains safe, compliant and welcoming throughout the year.

As Premises Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the daily operation of the school site.

• Leading the premises and cleaning teams.

• Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance.

• Managing contractors and monitoring completed works.

• Overseeing statutory compliance checks.

• Maintaining health and safety procedures.

• Monitoring fire safety systems and emergency procedures.

• Preparing facilities for school events and lettings.

• Managing premises budgets and quotations.

• Maintaining compliance records and documentation.

• Planning future maintenance and improvement projects.

• Ensuring the school environment remains safe, secure and well presented.

The successful candidate will become an integral member of the leadership support team, helping maintain an outstanding learning environment where children and staff can flourish.

Requirements

• Previous premises or facilities management experience.

• Experience leading a team.

• Good knowledge of health and safety legislation.

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.

• Good practical maintenance knowledge.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage contractors and budgets.

• Professional and proactive approach.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

• Ability to prioritise a varied workload effectively.

Application

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