Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A successful Secondary School in Exeter is looking to appoint an experienced and proactive Premises Manager to lead the management of its buildings, grounds and facilities. This is an exciting opportunity for a facilities professional who enjoys leading a team while ensuring students and staff benefit from a safe, secure and well-maintained learning environment.

Working alongside the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee all aspects of site management, ensuring statutory compliance, coordinating maintenance programmes and managing external contractors. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the school's excellent facilities while supporting future improvement projects.

School Information

This is a well-established 11 to 18 Secondary School that provides an ambitious curriculum within a supportive and inclusive environment. Students are encouraged to achieve their best academically while developing confidence, resilience and respect for others.

The school benefits from modern teaching facilities, specialist classrooms, extensive sports facilities and attractive outdoor spaces. Leaders are committed to investing in the school site and providing staff with a safe, professional and well-maintained workplace.

Staff enjoy a collaborative culture where teamwork, continuous improvement and professional development are highly valued.

Premises Team

The Premises Team ensures 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 and service providers.

• Overseeing statutory health and safety compliance.

• Monitoring fire safety systems and emergency procedures.

• Managing premises budgets and maintenance schedules.

• Conducting regular site inspections.

• Maintaining compliance records and documentation.

• Preparing facilities for school events and community use.

• Monitoring site security and access arrangements.

• Planning future site improvement projects.

• Supporting sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.

• Ensuring the school site remains safe, secure and welcoming.

• Reporting directly to the School Business Manager.

Requirements

• Previous premises or facilities management experience.

• Experience leading staff and contractors.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.

• Good practical maintenance knowledge.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage budgets and competing priorities.

• Professional and proactive approach.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

• Ability to work effectively within a busy school environment.

Application

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