Regional Premises Manager - Weald & City Region
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £42,000.00 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Ashford |
| Company: | TKAT (The Kemnal Academies Trust) |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 3320 |
Summary
Job Advert
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for a conscientious and self motivated Regional Premises Manager to join our supportive and collaborative team.
This role forms part of a regional, shared-service model supporting a number of academies. You would be expected to support the
role and team across the regions as required.
We strive to provide an aesthetically stimulating, nurturing environment for all our pupils and staff to learn, work, and play
safely. The Regional Premises Manager will play a crucial role in keeping our schools in perfect condition so our children can
access the first-class education we can offer in an environment that is clean, safe and secure. You will have responsibility for
security, monitoring, cleaning, building and maintenance.
As a Regional Premises Manager you will be conscientious, dynamic and work well as part of the wider trust Estates team. To be
considered for this role, you will need experience and knowledge of regulatory bodies and compliance, to ensure the school
complies with all aspects of health and safety. You will be responsible for all planned maintenance, health and safety
compliance, including carrying out and reviewing premises-related risk assessments and action plans. A good selection of DIY /
Handyperson skills is essential.
The ideal Regional Premises Manager will be someone who is:
* A great communicator and team player with excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to prioritise and manage workload to successfully deliver to deadlines
* Practical in maintenance and DIY skills
* Able to act as a primary key holder, ensuring security is maintained at all times.
* Conscientious, methodical and a good record keeper
* Able to be flexible in their approach to planning and their working day
* Committed to helping develop an exciting and nurturing learning environment
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as Regional Premises Manager we can offer you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
* A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
financial help
Based at Smarden Primary School but also responsible for supporting the teams in the Weald & City Region.
Napier Primary Academy, Napier Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4HG
Ore Village Primary Academy, Rye Rd, Hastings, TN35 5DB
Pluckley C of E Primary School, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0QS
Pebsham Primary Academy, School Place, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2PU
To discover what makes Smarden Primary School To discover what makes Smarden so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting
the school office on 01233770316 or email office@smarden-tkat.org
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
(Y)Our Opportunity
We are looking for a conscientious and self motivated Regional Premises Manager to join our supportive and collaborative team.
This role forms part of a regional, shared-service model supporting a number of academies. You would be expected to support the
role and team across the regions as required.
We strive to provide an aesthetically stimulating, nurturing environment for all our pupils and staff to learn, work, and play
safely. The Regional Premises Manager will play a crucial role in keeping our schools in perfect condition so our children can
access the first-class education we can offer in an environment that is clean, safe and secure. You will have responsibility for
security, monitoring, cleaning, building and maintenance.
As a Regional Premises Manager you will be conscientious, dynamic and work well as part of the wider trust Estates team. To be
considered for this role, you will need experience and knowledge of regulatory bodies and compliance, to ensure the school
complies with all aspects of health and safety. You will be responsible for all planned maintenance, health and safety
compliance, including carrying out and reviewing premises-related risk assessments and action plans. A good selection of DIY /
Handyperson skills is essential.
The ideal Regional Premises Manager will be someone who is:
* A great communicator and team player with excellent interpersonal skills
* Ability to prioritise and manage workload to successfully deliver to deadlines
* Practical in maintenance and DIY skills
* Able to act as a primary key holder, ensuring security is maintained at all times.
* Conscientious, methodical and a good record keeper
* Able to be flexible in their approach to planning and their working day
* Committed to helping develop an exciting and nurturing learning environment
Investing in our employees wellbeing and career development is a priority for us, as Regional Premises Manager we can offer you:
* Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
* A comprehensive and supportive induction programme
* Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
* The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free eye tests
* Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to
financial help
Based at Smarden Primary School but also responsible for supporting the teams in the Weald & City Region.
Napier Primary Academy, Napier Rd, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 4HG
Ore Village Primary Academy, Rye Rd, Hastings, TN35 5DB
Pluckley C of E Primary School, Pluckley, Ashford, TN27 0QS
Pebsham Primary Academy, School Place, Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex, TN40 2PU
To discover what makes Smarden Primary School To discover what makes Smarden so incredible, please arrange a visit by contacting
the school office on 01233770316 or email office@smarden-tkat.org
About TKAT
The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and
Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of
outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work
together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We
place a high value on collaboration; ‘achieving more together’, giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring
a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.
We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.
Safeguarding
TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this
commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and
barring service check.
Flexible working
TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests
outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.
Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging
At TKAT, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual
experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications
from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.
Access to interview
Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the
recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways
that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.
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