What skills and experience we're looking for
Newfield School is seeking a Premises and Compliance Manager to take the lead in ensuring our school buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and fully compliant with all relevant regulations.
As our Premises and Compliance Manager, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day management of the school site. You’ll be responsible for:
1. Overseeing the maintenance, security, and cleanliness of the school premises
2. Ensuring full compliance with health and safety legislation and statutory requirements
3. Managing contractors and service providers
4. Leading on risk assessments, fire safety, and emergency planning
5. Contributing to long-term premises planning and development
We are seeking someone with experience in the following:
* Premises or facilities management
* Health and safety legislation and compliance
* Leading and managing staff and working with external partners
You will be joining a dedicated team who are passionate about providing the best possible environment for our students to thrive.
What the school offers its staff
We offer:
* A welcoming and collaborative working environment
* Opportunities for professional development and training
* Access to staff wellbeing initiatives
* A chance to make a real difference in the lives of young people
Tours of the school are welcome – we are opening over the summer. Please contact Caroline Richens to book an appointment via recruitment@newfield.blackburn.sch.uk. Tours will also be offered as part of the selection process in September 2025.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers, and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the "Keeping Children Safe in Education" guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
* Childcare disqualification
* Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
* Medical checks
* Online and social media screening
* Prohibition from teaching
* Right to work verification
* Satisfactory references
* Suitability to work with children
You must disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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