Premises Manager - Secondary School - Bournemouth

Premises Manager – Secondary School – Bournemouth

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A forward-thinking secondary school in Bournemouth is seeking an experienced and motivated Premises Manager to lead the management and maintenance of its school estate. This is an excellent opportunity for a facilities professional who takes pride in creating a safe, secure and well-maintained environment where students and staff can thrive.

The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of site management, ensuring the school's buildings, grounds and facilities are maintained to an exceptional standard. Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the premises function, coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, manage contractors and ensure the school remains fully compliant with all health and safety legislation.

This varied role requires someone with excellent organisational skills, practical knowledge of building maintenance and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high standards across the site.

School Information

This is an 11 to 18 secondary school that is recognised for its inclusive ethos, high aspirations and commitment to providing an excellent education for every student. The school serves a diverse local community and has invested significantly in its facilities to provide an inspiring learning environment.

Staff enjoy a collaborative and supportive culture where teamwork, professionalism and continuous improvement are valued. Leaders actively invest in staff development and recognise the important contribution support staff make to the success of the school.

The campus includes specialist teaching areas, sports facilities, performance spaces and landscaped grounds, all of which require careful management to ensure they remain safe, welcoming and fit for purpose.

Premises Team

The premises team plays a vital role in maintaining the school's environment and supporting the day-to-day operation of the site. As Premises Manager, you will lead the team while ensuring the school continues to meet the highest standards of maintenance, security and compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and managing the premises team on a daily basis.

• Planning preventative maintenance schedules across the site.

• Coordinating reactive maintenance and repair work.

• Managing external contractors and monitoring completed works.

• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation.

• Overseeing fire safety procedures and statutory building checks.

• Managing security arrangements including alarms, CCTV and access systems.

• Preparing facilities for examinations, school events and lettings.

• Monitoring premises budgets and obtaining contractor quotations.

• Maintaining accurate compliance and maintenance records.

• Supporting sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency projects.

• Ensuring the school site remains clean, safe and welcoming throughout the year.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to future site improvement projects while working alongside a leadership team that values proactive ideas and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Previous experience managing premises or facilities.

• Strong understanding of health and safety legislation.

• Experience supervising contractors and site staff.

• Practical maintenance knowledge across a range of building services.

• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to prioritise workloads effectively.

• Good communication and leadership skills.

• IT literacy and experience maintaining compliance records.

• Commitment to safeguarding and maintaining a safe school environment.

• Flexible and proactive approach to work.

Application

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