Premises Manager

To be responsible for all aspects of site management including a wide range of duties connected with the fabric and grounds of the school. This includes Security, cleanliness, portage, monitoring contractors, routine maintenance, decorating and minor repairs, compliance, refurbishment.  The day-to-day   management of a team of caretakers & cleaners including the allocation and monitoring of work and performance, weekly rotas and cover arrangements. To be responsible for the management of Premises Budgets, buildings running costs, ordering and replacing stock.

*The grade E pay range will apply initially while the post holder focuses exclusively on delivering the premises management role at Hele’s School. This arrangement reflects the current scope of responsibilities. However, the Trust is in the process of implementing a cluster-based working model across its estate, which will require premises managers to extend their remit to include primary schools within the local cluster. As these additional responsibilities are introduced, the role and associated pay structure will be revised to Grade F to ensure alignment with the expanded duties.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Hele’s School and Westcountry Schools Trust. Hele’s is a supportive, friendly and oversubscribed learning community with a very good reputation.  We wish to appoint an exceptional candidate, who possesses energy and creativity and can provide effective and efficient cover to support colleagues.  If you are motivated by the prospect of being part of ‘Team Hele’s’ and by working alongside others who share a passion and determination to provide the very best opportunities of our young people, then we would very much welcome your application.   

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and have ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of young people. 

We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications irrespective of race, gender, religion, disability, sexual orientation and/or age. We value the individuality and creativity that every worker potentially brings to the workforce. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references – references will be sought prior to interview. Proof of qualifications is compulsory.