Are you a strategic estates leader ready to assume total operational accountability for facilities, contractor management, estate budgets, and health & safety compliance across a large primary campus?

• Oversubscribed 2-form entry primary academy in Bristol

• Premises Manager leading estates strategy, capital projects, and statutory safety

• Full-time, year-round leadership post | September start

Our client is seeking an experienced, practically minded Premises Manager to take strategic and daily operational control of their extensive school estate. Working closely with the School Business Manager, you will direct caretaking and grounds staff to ensure a pristine, safe, and highly functional environment.

You will oversee the premises operational budget, direct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, manage external contractor tendering, and oversee site development projects. Crucially, you will assume personal accountability for maintaining immaculate statutory testing logs—including Legionella water controls, asbestos management plans, and fire safety audits.

School Information & Qualifications

• School Ethos: A progressive academy with modern facilities, a healthy operational budget, and dedicated administrative support.

• Requirements: Proven experience in estates or facilities management; formal health and safety qualification (IOSH or NEBOSH); strong financial acumen and contractor negotiation skills.

Application To be considered for this Premises Manager position in Bristol starting in September, please forward your CV as soon as possible.