Premises Manager (with responsibility for Facilities Leadership)

Pentland Field School, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB10 8TS

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 2pm

• Date listed

  27 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Catering, cleaning and site management
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £35,520.00 - £36,585.00 Annually (FTE) Scale 6

Premises Manager (with responsibility for Facilities Leadership) job summary

Premises Manager
Salary: Scale 6
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Full-time, 36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year; would consider job share
Working pattern: As demands require, start/end times may vary; reasonable flexibility considered; 6pm day end is usual.

About Pentland Field School: Pentland Field School, part of The Eden Academy Trust, is a vibrant and inclusive school for pupils aged 4-19 with a range of moderate learning difficulties. We are proud of our strong community ethos and our commitment to maintaining an environment where pupils and staff feel safe, valued and supported.

About the Role: We are seeking a motivated, professional and solutions focused Premises Manager to lead the effective management of our school estate. The role combines strategic oversight with hands on teamwork to ensure our buildings, grounds and facilities are compliant, safe and well maintained.

Working closely with the Head and the Trust Estates Team, the Premises Manager will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure statutory compliance, and maintain high standards of communication with all stakeholders, and organisation of team, workload and leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Support longer term planning and development of the school site.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, site security, cleaning standards and the overall presentation of the school.
• Manage contractors, service level agreements and scheduled works, maintaining safeguarding and compliance standards.
• Manage procurement processes, obtain quotes, raise purchase orders and monitor expenditure.
• Keep accurate electronic records of inspections, servicing, certificates and site checks.
• Ensure full statutory and health & safety compliance, including risk assessments, fire safety, and documentation.
• Lead and support the facilities and cleaning teams, promoting a collaborative and professional working culture.
• Provide some hands on support with minor repairs, room setups and site tasks.
• Promote sustainability, energy efficiency and continuous improvement across the estate.

About You: We are looking for someone who:

• Is highly organised with excellent administrative, planning and time management skills.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with colleagues, contractors and school leaders.
• Can balance strategic oversight with practical hand son support where required.
• Is committed to safeguarding and maintaining high standards across the school environment.
• Understands statutory compliance, health and safety requirements and risk management.
• Has experience in facilities management, building maintenance or estate operations.

A background in facilities, estates or a relevant trade is advantageous. IOSH or NEBOSH training is desirable.

Informal Enquiries If you would like to discuss the role informally, please contact: Ivan Talbott, Head of School
Email: info@pentlandfieldschool.co.uk

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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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
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Pentland Field School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 19
• School size: 171 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pentland Field School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pentland-field-school

Pentland Field School is an all-through school that meets the educational needs of around 160 children and young adults aged 4-19 with a range of learning disabilities, including those who may be autistic and those who have physical or sensory needs.

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