Premises Manager – Established Independent Day School inBrentwood

Job Title: Premises Manager Location: Brentwood, Essex Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Role Overview The school is an established, highly regarded independent day school set within extensive, well-maintained grounds in Brentwood. Combining rich tradition with modern educational facilities, the school provides a safe, secure, and inspiring physical environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. The site encompasses historic main buildings, state-of-the-art academic suites, specialized sports centers, science laboratories, and surrounding green playing fields. Staff work within a dedicated operational and estate management team, supported by a forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team that values site excellence, health and safety, and continuous investment in school infrastructure. In this full-time role, you will take overall responsibility for the management, security, maintenance, and development of the school’s buildings and grounds, ensuring full compliance with statutory health and safety regulations. Candidate Requirements Experience: Proven facilities management, estates management, or premises experience, ideally within an educational, public sector, or commercial setting. Health & Safety Expertise: Relevant health and safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH or NEBOSH) with strong knowledge of COSHH, fire safety, water hygiene (L8), and statutory building compliance. Technical & Practical Skills: Solid practical understanding of building maintenance, HVAC systems, security infrastructure, and managing external contractor services. Team Leadership: Strong organizational and leadership skills to direct site caretakers, cleaning staff, and groundskeeping personnel effectively. Key Responsibilities Oversee the daily security, cleanliness, heating, lighting, and general maintenance of all school buildings, facilities, and grounds. Manage statutory compliance, routine inspections, and risk assessments for fire safety, legionella, asbestos, and playground equipment. Supervise site staff and manage external contractor relationships for capital works, repairs, and scheduled servicing, ensuring high standards and value for money. Develop and execute a planned preventative maintenance schedule and manage the facilities budget alongside the Director of Finance and Operations. School Highlights Expansive campus set within attractive grounds, offering a rewarding environment for estate management. Collaborative, supportive operational team with dedicated site personnel and administrative support. Opportunities for ongoing professional development, training certifications, and leadership growth within facilities operations. To Apply To be considered for this Premises Manager position in Brentwood, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.