Premises and Compliance Manager
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Blackburn, Lancashire, BB1 2PW |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59796a45-047d-4a79-9666-423feda291a2 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Newfield School is seeking aPremises and Compliance Managerto take the lead in ensuring our school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and fully compliant with all relevant regulations.
As our Premises and Compliance Manager, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day management of the school site. You’ll be responsible for:
• Overseeing the maintenance, security, and cleanliness of the school premises
• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation and statutory requirements
• Managing contractors and service providers
• Leading on risk assessments, fire safety, and emergency planning
• Contributing to long-term premises planning and development
We are seeking someone with experience in the following:
• Premises or facilities management
• Health and safety legislation and compliance
• Leading and managing staff and working with external partners
You will be joining a dedicated team who are passionate about providing the best possible environment for our students to thrive.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• A welcoming and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people
Tours to school are welcome – we are opening over the summer, please contact Caroline Richens to book an appointment via recruitment@newfield.blackburn.sch.uk. Tours will also be offered as part of the selection process which will be in September 2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Newfield School is seeking aPremises and Compliance Managerto take the lead in ensuring our school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and fully compliant with all relevant regulations.
As our Premises and Compliance Manager, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day management of the school site. You’ll be responsible for:
• Overseeing the maintenance, security, and cleanliness of the school premises
• Ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation and statutory requirements
• Managing contractors and service providers
• Leading on risk assessments, fire safety, and emergency planning
• Contributing to long-term premises planning and development
We are seeking someone with experience in the following:
• Premises or facilities management
• Health and safety legislation and compliance
• Leading and managing staff and working with external partners
You will be joining a dedicated team who are passionate about providing the best possible environment for our students to thrive.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
• A welcoming and collaborative working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Access to staff wellbeing initiatives
• A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people
Tours to school are welcome – we are opening over the summer, please contact Caroline Richens to book an appointment via recruitment@newfield.blackburn.sch.uk. Tours will also be offered as part of the selection process which will be in September 2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.