Premises Manager – Primary School – Bury

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A successful Primary School in Bury is seeking an experienced and motivated Premises Manager to oversee the management of its buildings, grounds and facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong facilities management experience who is committed to maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented learning environment for pupils and staff.

Working closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager, you will lead all aspects of site management, ensuring statutory compliance, managing contractors and overseeing planned maintenance programmes. The successful candidate will become a valued member of the wider leadership support team, helping to ensure the school continues to provide an outstanding environment for learning.

School Information

This is a well-established Primary School that provides an inclusive, caring and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to reach their full potential. The school enjoys strong relationships with families and the local community and places a high priority on maintaining excellent facilities that support teaching and learning.

The leadership team values teamwork, continuous improvement and staff wellbeing, creating a supportive culture where every member of staff has opportunities to develop professionally.

The school continues to invest in its buildings and outdoor learning spaces to ensure pupils benefit from high-quality facilities throughout their education.

Premises Team

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

Responsibilities

• Managing the daily operation of the school site.

• Leading the premises and cleaning teams.

• Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance.

• Managing external contractors.

• Overseeing statutory health and safety compliance.

• Monitoring fire safety systems and emergency procedures.

• Managing maintenance budgets.

• Maintaining compliance documentation.

• Conducting regular site inspections.

• Preparing facilities for school events.

• Monitoring site security and access control.

• Supporting future improvement projects.

• Managing maintenance schedules.

• Ensuring the school remains clean, safe and welcoming.

• Reporting directly to the School Business Manager and Headteacher.

Requirements

• Previous premises or facilities management experience.

• Experience supervising staff and contractors.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.

• Good practical maintenance knowledge.

• Strong communication skills.

• Ability to prioritise competing demands.

• Professional and proactive approach.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

• Ability to work effectively within a school environment.

Application

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