Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Premises Manager to oversee the maintenance, security and general upkeep of a well-established secondary school in Guildford, Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong site management skills and previous school premises experience to take responsibility for maintaining a safe, secure and well-functioning school environment.

• Full-time Premises Manager opportunity

• Established secondary school with extensive site requirements

• Responsible role overseeing maintenance and day-to-day premises operations

• Opportunity to coordinate contractors and planned maintenance

• Previous school premises management experience is highly desirable

The successful candidate will work closely with the school's senior leadership and business support teams to ensure that buildings, grounds and facilities remain safe, compliant and suitable for daily use.

You will take a proactive approach to site maintenance, identifying potential issues before they escalate, coordinating repairs and ensuring that all premises-related activities are completed efficiently and in accordance with school policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day maintenance, security and general condition of the school premises.

• Conducting regular site inspections to identify defects, hazards and maintenance requirements.

• Coordinating planned preventative maintenance and responding to urgent repair requests.

• Liaising with contractors, arranging site visits and monitoring the quality of completed work.

• Maintaining accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities and relevant compliance documentation.

• Monitoring building security, access arrangements, keys and site opening and closing procedures.

• Supporting health and safety procedures, fire safety arrangements and emergency planning.

• Ensuring the school site is prepared for daily activities, meetings and special events.

• Monitoring maintenance supplies and assisting with expenditure planning.

• Supporting the management of cleaning, grounds maintenance and other premises-related services where applicable.

• Reporting significant risks, defects or compliance concerns to senior leaders.

• Ensuring contractors and visitors follow relevant school site procedures and safeguarding requirements.

About the School

Our client is an established secondary school in Guildford that values high standards of site management and the contribution of its operational support teams. The school is committed to maintaining facilities that support teaching, learning and the wider school community.

The Premises Manager will play a key role in ensuring that buildings and external areas remain safe, functional and well maintained throughout the academic year.

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience in premises management, site management or facilities maintenance.

• Previous school or education-sector experience is strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of building maintenance, site security and health and safety procedures.

• Experience coordinating contractors and planned maintenance programmes.

• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.

• Confidence maintaining records and supporting compliance processes.

• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating with senior leadership and external providers.

• Relevant health and safety, facilities or building maintenance qualifications would be advantageous.

• Understanding of safeguarding and safe contractor management within schools.

• Right to work in the UK.

Application

To be considered for this Premises Manager position in Guildford, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.