Premises Manager - Vibrant Primary School in Leeds

Are you a proactive estates leader ready to take operational control of building safety, maintenance projects, and contractor compliance across a busy primary school campus? This is an outstanding leadership role in West Yorkshire.

• Community-focused, 3-form entry primary school based in Leeds

• Premises Manager directing estate operations, health & safety, and site caretaking

• Full-time, year-round permanent role | September start

Our client is seeking an experienced, practical Premises Manager to oversee the operational safety, security, and physical development of their school site from September. Working closely with the School Business Manager, you will lead the site caretaking team and manage day-to-day facilities operations to maintain an immaculate learning environment.

Key responsibilities include managing the capital premises budget, overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules, supervising external contractors, and conducting comprehensive site risk assessments. Crucially, you will take direct responsibility for maintaining rigorous, audit-ready statutory safety logs—including fire system checks, emergency lighting, asbestos management, and Legionella water testing.

School Information & Qualifications

• School Ethos: A welcoming primary school featuring modern facilities, generous operational budgets, and a strong culture of staff appreciation. Leadership offers access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and fully funded professional development (such as IOSH or NEBOSH certification).

• Requirements: Proven background in facilities or estates management (education setting preferred); formal health and safety training (IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent); strong contractor management skills and practical trade awareness.

Application To be considered for this Premises Manager post in Leeds starting in September, please submit your detailed CV today.