Premises Manager

We are seeking an

experienced and highly motivated Premises Manager to take responsibility for

the effective day-to-day management, safety, and maintenance of the Ossett Academy

& South Ossett Infants Academy buildings and estates. This is a pivotal

leadership role focused on ensuring that all facilities are safe, compliant,

clean, and well maintained, creating an environment that supports high-quality

teaching and learning.

As Premises Manager, you

will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day running of buildings,

grounds, and plant, ensuring that the site is safe, secure, and operating

efficiently. You will take ownership of site operations, including managing

access, security systems, and responding to urgent situations such as adverse

weather, building failures, or emergency incidents, always ensuring continuity

and safety. You will work closely with academy leaders, staff, and external

partners to resolve issues promptly and to deliver high standards of facilities

support alongside the Director of Estates and Estates Hub Leader.

The role also involves

leading and developing a team of premises staff, ensuring that they are

effectively deployed, trained, and supported to deliver a high standard of

service. You will manage rotas, allocate work, monitor performance, and ensure

that all staff understand and comply with health and safety procedures. You

will foster a proactive, solution-focused culture within the team and provide

technical guidance to support professional development.

You will take

responsibility for managing contractors on site, ensuring that all work is

carried out safely, to specification, and delivers value for money. This

includes overseeing procurement activities, monitoring budgets, and ensuring

effective use of resources. You will also ensure high standards of cleanliness

across the sites, either through direct management of in-house cleaning teams

or by monitoring contracted services and addressing any performance issues

promptly.

The successful candidate

will be

Proactive and highly organised, able to plan

ahead, prioritise effectively and keep all sites operating smoothly. Visible and hands-on, with a practical

approach to monitor standards, coach teams and resolve issues. A strong people leader, able to motivate

their teams while supporting the Estates Hub Leder to build a consistent

approach across the West Hub. Commercially aware and quality-driven, able

to challenge contractors appropriately, secure value for money and ensure safe

working practices. Calm under pressure, able to respond decisively

to incidents and emergencies, maintaining safety and business continuity. Committed to continuous improvement for our

academies, always spotting opportunities to streamline processes, raise

standards and improve the day-to-day experience for our young people, staff and

visitors. Effective at building relationships and

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