Senior Premises Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 28 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 16 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | London, Not recorded, E14 6DN |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 467a0aa6-a786-4c19-90dd-f3d56c86f1f8 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an organised, proactive and collaborative Senior Premises Manager tooversee the day to-day management of premises, estates and facilities across the LETTATrust.
Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Headteachers and Trust leaders,you will play a key role in creating safe, welcoming and well-maintained environmentswhere children and staff can thrive. You will lead and support premises teams andcontractors across Trust sites, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance and servicedelivery.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems andmaking a visible difference to school communities, and who values teamwork, inclusionand continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities:
● Coordinate the effective management of premises, estates and facilities across allfive LETTA Trust sites and the central office
● Line manage, support and develop premises team members and cleaning staff,promoting a positive and inclusive working culture
● Plan and oversee maintenance programmes and reactive repairs, working flexiblyto minimise disruption to school life
● Work in partnership with the COO and Compliance Officer to maintain safe,secure and compliant school environments
● Build constructive relationships with contractors, service providers and externalagencies, monitoring quality and value for money
● Work collaboratively with school leaders and Trust colleagues to support lettings,events and wider Trust activity
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
● A good standard of literacy and numeracy skills
● Experience in premises, estates, facilities or site management, with the ability tomanage priorities across one or more sites
● Experience of supporting, supervising or line managing staff or contractors
● Knowledge of health and safety requirements and an understanding of safe, securebuilding management
● Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan, prioritise and problem-solveeffectively
● Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
● A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and to the values ofthe LETTA Trust
Desirable:
● Qualifications or training in premises, facilities or estates management
● Health and safety training (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent)
● Experience of working in an educational or multi-site environment
● Experience of monitoring service contracts or supporting building projects
What the school offers its staff
Benefits:
● The opportunity to make a positive difference to people’s lives in ourcommunity
● A supportive, collaborative working environment with opportunities fordevelopment
● A competitive salary and benefits package
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.
We are seeking an organised, proactive and collaborative Senior Premises Manager tooversee the day to-day management of premises, estates and facilities across the LETTATrust.
Working closely with the Chief Operating Officer (COO), Headteachers and Trust leaders,you will play a key role in creating safe, welcoming and well-maintained environmentswhere children and staff can thrive. You will lead and support premises teams andcontractors across Trust sites, ensuring high standards of safety, compliance and servicedelivery.
This role would suit someone who enjoys working with people, solving problems andmaking a visible difference to school communities, and who values teamwork, inclusionand continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities:
● Coordinate the effective management of premises, estates and facilities across allfive LETTA Trust sites and the central office
● Line manage, support and develop premises team members and cleaning staff,promoting a positive and inclusive working culture
● Plan and oversee maintenance programmes and reactive repairs, working flexiblyto minimise disruption to school life
● Work in partnership with the COO and Compliance Officer to maintain safe,secure and compliant school environments
● Build constructive relationships with contractors, service providers and externalagencies, monitoring quality and value for money
● Work collaboratively with school leaders and Trust colleagues to support lettings,events and wider Trust activity
Qualifications and experience
Essential:
● A good standard of literacy and numeracy skills
● Experience in premises, estates, facilities or site management, with the ability tomanage priorities across one or more sites
● Experience of supporting, supervising or line managing staff or contractors
● Knowledge of health and safety requirements and an understanding of safe, securebuilding management
● Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan, prioritise and problem-solveeffectively
● Confident communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships
● A commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion, and to the values ofthe LETTA Trust
Desirable:
● Qualifications or training in premises, facilities or estates management
● Health and safety training (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent)
● Experience of working in an educational or multi-site environment
● Experience of monitoring service contracts or supporting building projects
What the school offers its staff
Benefits:
● The opportunity to make a positive difference to people’s lives in ourcommunity
● A supportive, collaborative working environment with opportunities fordevelopment
● A competitive salary and benefits package
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.