Premises Manager – Secondary School – Leeds

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A well-established Secondary School in Leeds is seeking an experienced and proactive Premises Manager to oversee the management of its buildings, grounds and facilities. This is an excellent 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 closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will manage the day-to-day operation of the school site, oversee planned and reactive maintenance and ensure all statutory compliance requirements are met. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards across the school estate while supporting future improvement projects.

School Information

This is a well-established 11 to 18 Secondary School that prides itself on providing a high-quality education within a supportive and inclusive environment. Students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through excellent teaching, strong pastoral care and a culture of respect and ambition.

The school benefits from modern teaching facilities, specialist classrooms, sports facilities and well-maintained outdoor spaces. Staff work within a collaborative environment where professional development, wellbeing and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Premises Team

The Premises Team ensures the school site 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.

• Conducting regular site inspections.

• Overseeing health and safety compliance.

• Monitoring fire safety systems and emergency procedures.

• Managing maintenance budgets.

• Maintaining statutory compliance records.

• Preparing facilities for school events.

• Monitoring site security and access arrangements.

• Supporting future site improvement projects.

• Ensuring all buildings remain well maintained.

• Responding to emergency maintenance issues.

• Reporting directly to the School Business Manager.

Requirements

• Previous premises or facilities management experience.

• Experience supervising staff and contractors.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.

• Good practical maintenance knowledge.

• Strong communication 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.