Premises Manager at Hill View School, Martock.

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Premises Manager to join our team. We are looking for a candidate who also understands that working within a specialist setting requires patience, empathy and strong interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be comfortable interacting with young people who may present with additional emotional, behavioural or communication needs and will recognise the importance of building positive, respectful relationships with both learners and staff. They will be resilient, adaptable and committed to playing an active role in our school community.

Main responsibilities include:

Managing and maintaining the school's premises to the highest standards:

• To work with various maintenance contractors to ensure compliance, PPM, reactive tasks, and the like are completed in a timely manner.
• To work with Grounds contractors to ensure external areas are clean and tidy.
• To work with Cleaning contractors to ensure site is clean and tidy to set standards.
• To work with other contractors for other tasks, such as waste collections and portable appliance testing.
• To competently undertake basic repairs, and smaller but multi-disciplinary tasks reactively.
• To work proactively where possible.
• Maintain the O&M information and H&S file.
• Carry out routine and ad-hoc checks around the building and grounds to demonstrate it is safe and compliant. The frequency will be from daily to 5 yearly, and include (but not limited to) heating, plumbing, lighting, electrical to ensure correct and proper operation and address any safety issues.
• Liaise with and assist Trust Facilities Manager, Head of School and Senior Office Administrators in a professional manner.
• Work with Trust Finance Team on ordering, invoicing, and the like
• Work with Trust Extended services in relation to lettings and the like.
• Liaise with wider School staff regarding ongoing matters.
• Liaise with contractors and accommodate works.
• Have an understanding of relevant legislation.
• Work with Trust Facilities Manager regarding the performance of various contracted services.
• Liaise with workshop on vehicle checks and inspections, organise basic cleans, repairs, and the like to ensure a compliant fleet.
• Act as responsible key holder and respond out-of-hours if an alarm is activated.
• Maintain security of the school and grounds.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have proven experience in premises management, facility maintenance, or a related field
• Show excellent organisational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Be highly motivated, with the ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing needs.
• Have a commitment to promoting sustainability and eco-friendly practices.

Details:

Hours: Full time - 37 hours plus INSETs and some working days during the school holidays

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £23,967 per annum

Location: Hill View School, Martock

Closing Date: 4th October 2026 at midnight

Shortlisting Date: 5th October 2026

Interviews: w/c 5th October 2026

Start Date: ASAP

We are committed to providing a high-quality education environment and believe that our premises are integral to this mission. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or age. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note: All positions within our schools require appropriate references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.