Premises Manager
On site accommodation available
36 hours per week (plus paid call outs and overtime when required), 52 weeks a year,
Salary PS8: £35,730 to £38,585 per annum dependent on relevant skills and experienceWe are seeking to appoint a Premises Manager with a positive and proactive approach to work and the ability to lead and manage the premises and cleaning teams on a day-to-day basis. You will be responsible for a range of important areas to contribute to the everyday running of the school, ensuring a safe, secure and well-presented site. This is a role that will require hands on work combined with managing staff, external contractors and projects. There will be a requirement for the Premises Manager to work a split shift to ensure the full functioning of the school and team. This will be from 8-11am and 3pm until 7-7.15pm (7pm on a Friday). Flexibility is required during school holidays when start and finish times may differ. This post comes with the added bonus of on-site accommodation, in a 3-bedroom bungalow. This is provided under an occupancy agreement, and the charge is set at 7% of salary (£209 to £226 per month). The successful candidate will have experience in buildings and grounds maintenance, ensuring compliance with agreed standards, and implementing best practices in estate management. They will also be a strong communicator with a track record of successfully managing teams and upholding high standards for health and safety. We welcome applicants with both school and non-school experience. An understanding of effective estate management within an educational setting, including regulatory requirements and strategic planning, would be beneficial, as would a clean driving license. Esher High is a high performing school and is proud to be part of Enlighten Learning Trust (ELT). We aim to equip our students with the skills to grow into confident, ambitious and responsible citizens ready to face the challenges of the adult world. Our staff are passionate about seeing young people succeed in their subject We work hard to make all staff feel like they belong and can flourish. A comprehensive induction programme is provided for all new staff. Benefits include generous holiday (26 days rising to 28 on completion of two years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service), LGPS pension scheme, staff association, a strong staff social calendar, free gym use at Esher High School and ample on-site parking. We welcome visits to the school or an informal phone call to meet/talk with the Headteacher or the Operations Lead. Please contact Jo McLeod, Headteacher’s PA to arrange. For further information regarding this role please refer to the Job Description. We welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews and appointing before the closing date for strong candidates. Closing Date: Monday 24, February 2025 @ 9.00 am
Interview Date: Interviews will be held within 2 weeks of the closing date
Start Date: ASAP