Location: Bristol, South West England
Job Title: Premises and Facilities Manager
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: Dependent on experience and scope of responsibility
Contract Type: Full-time, ongoing or permanent opportunity

About the Role

An academy in Bristol is seeking an experienced Premises and Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, security and day-to-day operation of its school site. This is an opportunity for a confident premises professional with a background in school site management, facilities coordination or building maintenance who can combine practical oversight with effective organisation and compliance monitoring.

Previous school premises management experience is essential. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating maintenance requirements, monitoring site safety, supervising relevant premises staff where applicable and ensuring that school buildings remain safe, secure and fit for use.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing the daily operation, security and maintenance of the school premises.

• Coordinating caretaking and premises duties to ensure the site is prepared for the school day and secured appropriately.

• Carrying out regular site inspections and arranging repairs or maintenance when required.

• Monitoring statutory inspection schedules and maintaining records of relevant checks, certificates and remedial actions.

• Coordinating contractors, monitoring work on site and ensuring that visitors follow the school's site procedures.

• Supporting health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, fire safety arrangements and the reporting of hazards.

• Managing premises-related purchasing, maintenance requests and records of work completed.

• Monitoring cleaning standards, waste management, grounds maintenance and general site presentation.

• Supporting the preparation of rooms and facilities for examinations, events, lettings and other school activities.

• Liaising with the School Business Manager and senior leadership team on premises priorities, maintenance budgets and improvement works.

About the School

The academy requires an experienced professional who understands the operational demands of maintaining an educational site. The Premises and Facilities Manager will play a central role in supporting the school community by ensuring that facilities are safe, functional and maintained to an appropriate standard.

The role calls for a hands-on approach, sound organisational judgement and the ability to manage routine maintenance alongside urgent site issues. The successful applicant must be comfortable working with senior leaders, contractors, premises colleagues and external service providers.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience managing premises or facilities within a school is essential.

• A strong understanding of building maintenance, site security and school health and safety responsibilities.

• Experience coordinating contractors, maintenance schedules and compliance documentation.

• Practical knowledge of general building repairs and facilities operations.

• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

• Confidence communicating with school leaders, contractors and premises staff.

• Good IT skills for maintaining records, monitoring requests and preparing reports.

• Relevant health and safety, facilities management or premises qualifications would be advantageous.

How to Apply

If you have previous school premises management experience and are ready to take on a facilities role in Bristol, please submit your CV as soon as possible.