school premises manager

Overview

Manage daily school premises, security, repairs, health & safety, and contractor liaison.

Key Responsibilities

• contractor liaison
• h&s checks
• alarm management
• minor repairs
• facility security
• outdoor maintenance

Tasks

-Liaise with contractors on-site and monitor cleaning standards -Complete minor Health & Safety checks and associated records (fire systems, emergency lighting, water systems) -Check heating, lighting, and hot water systems for functionality -Activate/deactivate alarms and lock all doors, windows, and gates at the end of each day -Carry out minor repairs, make safe any hazards, and report urgent faults -Perform general portering duties, including moving furniture and handling deliveries -Open and close the school daily, ensuring buildings and grounds are safe and secure -Maintain outdoor areas, clear litter, empty bins, and ensure safe pathways during adverse weather -Provide cover for lettings, emergencies, and other schools as required, including contractor inductions and training support

Requirements

• site security
• health & safety
• fire systems
• contractor liaison
• cleaning standards
• proactive

What You Bring

-Experienced in site security, building checks, and basic maintenance -Knowledgeable in Health & Safety procedures, including fire systems and emergency checks -Skilled in liaising with contractors and monitoring cleaning standards -Flexible and proactive, able to provide cover, respond to emergencies, and support team training

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Benefits

-Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role -Cycle to Work schemes -Competitive family leave policy -Comprehensive pension plan -Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays -Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme -Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees, and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it -A wide range of corporate discounts

About Galliford Try

-a national construction powerhouse with a history tracing back to two century‑old local builders. -now focusing on Building, Infrastructure (including Highways and Environment), and Specialist Services, delivering projects such as schools, hospitals, water barriers, and road networks. -expanded through strategic acquisitions—Morrison Construction in 2006, Miller Construction in 2014, and water and specialist services firms since 2021—to broaden its technical capabilities. -delivers projects in sectors like education, health, defence, justice facilities, major highways, water treatment infrastructure, fire‑safety upgrades, and digital infrastructure. -retains dual brands—Galliford Try in England & Wales and Morrison Construction in Scotland—to maintain regional strength. -has shown strong growth, recovering from COVID, reinstating dividends in 2021, and aiming to exceed £2.2 billion in revenue and achieve a 4% operating margin by 2030.

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