Premises Manager

As Premises Manager at Kemnal, you will maintain our buildings and grounds, act as main key holder, carry out and record health and safety checks, manage the on-site premises team and external contractors day to day, and plan and prioritise maintenance with the Headteacher and Trust Estates team.

You might have experience of a caretaking role, of managing a team or contractors, or be ready to step up into premises management. Whichever it is, you will be a respected part of the school's leadership picture, in a community that takes pride in where it learns and in the people who look after it. Keep the school ready, and the learning will follow. The ideal Premises Manager will be someone who:

• Has a working knowledge of health and safety procedures and practice (ideally within an educational environment), and a good knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Has experience of building maintenance and basic DIY, and ideally of a caretaking role.
• Has experience of security, including alarm systems, and is happy to act as main key holder.
• Is ready to manage and develop premises staff and external contractors (experience of this is desirable).
• Has experience of using cleaning materials safely, and is willing to train in COSHH and safe working practices.
• Uses their own initiative as well as working well in a team, with an eye for detail, and organises and prioritises their work.
• Is flexible, responsible, punctual and reliable, with a commitment to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene and to the school's safeguarding policy and procedures.
  
  Kemnal Academies Trust is a group of schools with ambition for every child and pride in the communities we serve. We provide a broad and rich education that opens doors. Working together, we give every pupil the support and the skills they need to build a life of purpose, agency, and contribution.
Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership, and learning for all. Our leaders focus on pupil progress and attainment, regularly sharing knowledge, insight, and experience across our family of schools. We believe passionately in the power of collaborative working and actively promote school-to-school support because when we work together, every child benefits. A Culture of Belonging: Equity, Inclusion & Diversity Belonging is of utmost importance to us. We strive to create an atmosphere where everyone feels welcomed and respected, where expectations are high, and genuine support is provided. Here, colleagues are trusted to lead, contribute, and grow in alignment with our mission. At Kemnal Academies Trust, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we know diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward. Flexible Working - Kemnal Academies Trust recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career while balancing their commitments and interests outside of work. We actively promote flexible working practices and opportunities to support a positive work-life balance.

We believe that in education, people matter most. Investing in your wellbeing and professional growth isn't just a perk, it's our priority. As part of Kemnal Academies Trust, you will receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both your career and your lifestyle:
• Exceptional development: Access high-quality development and training opportunities tailored to your role.
• Career Pathways: Receive encouragement and support to grow your skills, with clear routes toward Regional Premises Manager and wider estates roles across the Trust, and support for health and safety, premises management and leadership qualifications if desired.
• 24/7 Confidential Counselling: Free, round-the-clock support for you and your eligible immediate family members.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Dedicated leave policies and flexible working options to support you through every stage of life.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a forward-thinking culture that actively champions your work-life balance.
• Blue Light Card Access: Eligible to apply for the UK's premier discount scheme, unlocking savings across shopping, dining, travel, and entertainment.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Spread the cost of a new bike and equipment for a healthier, more affordable commute.
• Generous Pension: Secure your long-term future with substantial employer pension contributions.
About Hilltop Primary School We are really proud of our school and its pupils. At Hilltop we provide the stepping stones for our children to have successful futures. We aim to develop in every child the behaviours to become lifelong learners, opening their eyes to possibilities, developing ambition and aspiration. Our curriculum is broad, exciting and enjoyable so that children can build positive memories of their primary years and grow as confident, considerate and resilient young people. Our core values of 'Being Kind, Being Collaborative, Being Inquisitive, Being Independent, Being Aspirational, Being Determined' underpin all that we do.