Premises Manager Wanted for a Prominent WarminsterAcademy!

Are you a seasoned facilities professional with a strategic mindset and a passion for operational excellence? A large, high-performing secondary academy in Warminster is seeking an expert Premises Manager to take the helm of their estate operations on a permanent, full-time basis, starting as soon as possible. In this pivotal executive role, you will shape the long-term vision of the academy's physical environment, ensuring that our state-of-the-art campus provides a safe, sustainable, and inspiring backdrop for academic achievement. Job Overview Working closely with the Principal and Chief Operating Officer, you will take total strategic and operational control of the academy's facilities, site development plans, statutory health and safety compliance, and capital building projects. You will also lead, mentor, and direct a skilled team of site supervisors and caretakers to guarantee immaculate day-to-day functionality. Key Responsibilities Strategic Estates Planning: Formulate and execute long-term property maintenance strategies, environmental sustainability initiatives, and capital improvement projects. Compliance & Risk Governance: Serve as the definitive lead on all health and safety legislation, overseeing comprehensive fire risk assessments, asbestos management, and water safety audits. Capital Project & Vendor Management: Tender, commission, and oversee major contractor projects, ensuring strict adherence to budget, timelines, and school procurement policies. Budget & Resource Administration: Manage the annual premises and maintenance budget, tracking expenditures and maximizing value for money across service contracts. Team Leadership & Operations: Lead and structure the facilities team, setting performance goals, managing rotas, and ensuring rapid response to reactive maintenance needs. Security & Emergency Planning: Oversee advanced campus security architecture (access control, CCTV, perimeter protection) and manage emergency business continuity protocols. The School & What’s on Offer Executive Impact: A senior management position where your decisions directly influence the safety, growth, and visual standard of the entire academy. Lucrative Salary: A competitive senior package ranging from £36,000 – £43,000 per annum (reflective of your management expertise). Robust Benefits: Full-time, year-round contract featuring generous annual leave, local government pension scheme, and dedicated on-site parking. Professional Investment: Full institutional support and funding for advanced facilities management qualifications (such as IWFM Level 5, NEBOSH, or equivalent). Candidate Requirements Professional Background: Proven, extensive experience in senior facilities, premises, or estates management—ideally within education, local government, or large-scale commercial sectors. Accreditations: Relevant health, safety, or facilities qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH National General Certificate, IOSH Managing Safely, or IWFM membership). Project & Financial Acumen: Demonstrated success in managing capital projects, vendor negotiations, and financial budgets. Leadership Excellence: Exceptional people management skills with the ability to inspire, organize, and hold a multidisciplinary team accountable. Mandatory Clearance: An enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a clearance process prior to starting). Ready to step into a high-level leadership role and steer the future of a world-class school estate? Submit your CV today to arrange an executive interview and campus briefing!