Premises Manager – Progressive Secondary School

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: Paid to scale (Support Staff Framework)

A progressive Secondary School in Basingstoke is seeking a professional, analytical, and highly organised Premises Manager to take operational ownership of the school’s physical infrastructure, security, and safety compliance systems. This is a vital leadership position within the school’s support staff structure, perfectly suited for an experienced estates manager or facilities professional who excels at handling complex asset tracking logs, coordinating specialized contractor networks, and optimizing building efficiency parameters.

The successful candidate will manage the day-to-day maintenance, safety operations, and strategic upgrades of a modern, multi-building campus. Key responsibilities include leading the internal caretaking and cleaning teams, managing the maintenance helpdesk, tracking utility consumption metrics, and executing a rigid planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule. You will ensure flawless execution of statutory compliance testing, including fire alarm diagnostics, emergency lighting logs, legionella flushing cycles, and lift safety accreditations.

You will serve as the school s principal authority on health and safety (HASAWA framework), writing detailed risk assessments and managing COSHH registers. Absolute professionalism, calm problem-solving capabilities, and crisp communication skills are required, as you will balance reactive maintenance tickets with long-term capital expenditure tracking and strict compliance auditing.

This is an 11 to 18 well-established School in Basingstoke with a powerful reputation for academic progress, structural innovation, and student welfare. The school features beautifully maintained modern blocks integrated with high-spec technology spaces and sports hubs, serving a vibrant regional community.

The estate is meticulously maintained, and the premises team is treated as a highly valued, core pillar of the wider school faculty. Staff benefit from a highly supportive professional culture, visible and approachable senior leadership, an excellent facilities budget, and funded pathways for advanced safety certifications (such as IOSH or NEBOSH training).

Proven experience in facilities management, estate coordination, or a senior site manager role within an educational or large-scale public sector setting

Deep working knowledge of current health and safety legislation, COSHH regulations, and statutory building compliance frameworks (IOSH/NEBOSH highly desirable)

Strong IT and data management capabilities, with confidence utilizing digital facilities dashboards and asset software

Professional, objective, and proactive approach to team leadership and contractor management

A background in a specialized trade (plumbing, electrical, carpentry) or building fabric repair is highly advantageous

To apply, please send your comprehensive CV as soon as possible.