Are you an experienced estates leader ready to take operational and strategic control of the safety, security, and physical development of a major secondary academy? This could be an exceptional opportunity to lead a dedicated premises team in a highly supportive setting.

• Thriving 11 to 18 secondary academy in Leeds

• Premises Manager to lead campus facilities, maintenance, and compliance

• Full-time, year-round permanent role | ASAP Start

Our client is seeking a professional, practically minded, and exceptionally organised Premises Manager to join their senior support team immediately. This is a full-time, year-round leadership position, ideal for an estates supervisor or facility manager looking to coordinate daily operations, capital projects, and safety compliance across a modern campus.

The successful candidate will manage the caretaking team's shift cycles, coordinate external contractors, track utility consumption metrics, and execute a comprehensive planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule. You will assume personal accountability for tracking all statutory compliance records—including Legionella water safety protocols, fire safety audits, emergency lighting diagnostics, and asbestos monitoring.

School Information & Requirements

• School Ethos: A well-established secondary academy celebrated for strong community ties and excellent support staff welfare.

• Qualifications: Proven experience in a premises/estates leadership role; deep working knowledge of health and safety legislation (COSHH, HASAWA); strong IT literacy for facilities helpdesk software; trade background (electrical/plumbing/carpentry) is advantageous.

Application

To be considered for this Premises Manager position with an immediate start, please forward your CV as soon as possible.