Premises manager

About Us

Harlow Inspirational Learning Trust is a successful and ambitious multi‑academy trust serving approximately 800 pupils across two primary schools in Harlow: The Henry Moore Primary School and Milwards Primary School and Nursery.

We are committed to providing children with the opportunities, experiences and support that allow ambition to flourish. We believe that safe, welcoming and well‑maintained learning environments are fundamental to children’s success and wellbeing.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled premises professional to take a leading role in ensuring our school environments are safe, secure, compliant and well‑maintained.

Working closely with the Chief Operations Officer, you will lead the day‑to‑day management of premises, maintenance, compliance, cleaning and site security. You will oversee contractors, support the management of caretaking and cleaning colleagues and help drive continual improvements to our systems, standards and facilities.

The role combines hands‑on practical work with the organisation and management of compliance, maintenance programmes and contractor activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing planned and reactive maintenance across the Trust
• Overseeing statutory compliance checks and maintaining accurate records
• Supporting the implementation of health and safety procedures
• Managing contractors and external maintenance works
• Ensuring high standards of cleanliness and site presentation
• Supporting school events, lettings and out‑of‑hours activities
• Maintaining secure and safe school environments
• Supporting and supervising caretaking and cleaning colleagues
• Identifying and resolving maintenance and operational issues promptly

About You

• Has experience in premises, facilities or site management
• Has experience supervising or managing staff
• Understands health and safety and statutory compliance requirements
• Has practical maintenance and repair skills
• Can effectively coordinate contractors and maintenance programmes
• Is organised, proactive and solutions‑focused
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards
• Has strong communication and record‑keeping skills
• Is comfortable working independently whilst contributing positively to a wider team
• Experience of working within a school or educational setting would be advantageous

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A supportive and collaborative Trust environment
• The opportunity to make a real difference to the daily lives of children, staff and visitors across our schools

Harlow Inspirational Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to safer recruitment procedures, including satisfactory references, verification of identity and qualifications, evidence of the right to work in the UK, online searches and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list check where applicable.