Company: Marchant Recruitment
Location: Birmingham
Posted: May 14th, 2026
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A well-established Good primary school in Birmingham is seeking a reliable and experienced Premises Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the school site from April. This is a full-time, permanent position, ideal for someone with strong facilities management experience and a proactive approach to maintaining a safe and efficient school environment.
About the School
This Good-rated primary school in Birmingham is known for its supportive leadership, positive culture, and commitment to providing a safe and welcoming environment for pupils. The school values staff who are dependable, organised, and able to maintain high standards across the site.
The Premises Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that all school buildings, grounds, and facilities are maintained to a high standard. You will manage the site team, coordinate contractors, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, supporting the smooth running of the school.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining the school site, leading the facilities team, and ensuring that the environment is safe, functional, and welcoming. You will work closely with school leadership to support events, inspections, and daily operations.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and supervising the site and facilities team
Overseeing maintenance, repairs, and day-to-day site operations
Managing contracts, contractors, and service providers
Ensuring compliance with health and safety, fire safety, and statutory regulations
Monitoring building systems, security, and equipment
Coordinating the setup of school events, assemblies, and community activities
Maintaining a safe, clean, and well-presented school environment
Reporting to school leadership on premises matters and improvement projects
Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will:
Have significant experience in site or facilities management, ideally in a school setting
Demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills
Be highly organised and able to manage multiple priorities efficiently
Have practical knowledge of building maintenance and health and safety regulations
Be proactive, reliable, and solution-focused
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Why Join This School
Good-rated primary school with a supportive leadership team
Opportunities to lead a dedicated and professional site team
Positive and collaborative working environment
Well-resourced facilities and structured working systems
Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement
Salary
Competitive, depending on experience.
Application
To apply for this Premises Manager role in Birmingham, please submit your CV.