Premises Manager

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Premises Manager to come and join our team in Stranraer Academy, Dumfries and Galloway (DG9 8BY)

This position is on site 40 hours per week

As Premises Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, safety, maintenance and operational performance of the school estate. Acting as the Accountable Person on site, you will ensure all statutory, contractual and operational requirements are delivered safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory and organisational standards. You will lead and support on-site facilities teams, driving high standards of service delivery and creating a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, visitors and the wider school community. This role is based at Stranraer Academy, with responsibility for supporting both the school and all Amey staff on site and also includes oversight of Castle Douglas Primary School and the associated Amey teams within the remit.

 

What you will do:

• Lead and manage the Premises function, providing direction and support to Facilities, Cleaning and Catering teams.
• Ensure all staff are trained, inducted, competent and working to the required standards.
• Foster a positive culture of safety, accountability, teamwork and excellent customer service.
• Act as the site's Accountable Person, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and statutory requirements.
• Oversee all statutory inspections, testing and certification, ensuring actions are completed and recorded.
• Maintain a safe, secure and well-maintained learning environment across buildings, grounds and specialist facilities.
• Manage site security, including keyholding, access control, alarm systems and emergency response procedures.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities, including legionella checks, emergency lighting tests and CAFM task completion.
• Monitor premises standards and service delivery, escalating risks or performance issues where required.
• Support school events, community activities, lettings and external bookings by ensuring facilities are safely prepared and managed.
• Monitor energy consumption, promote sustainability initiatives and champion efficient site operations.
• Build strong relationships with the School Leadership Team and provide regular updates on compliance, maintenance, operational performance and site risks.

 

 

 

 

What You Will Bring

• SSSTS (Site Supervision Safety Training Scheme) qualification.
• First Aid at Work, Fire Marshal and Legionella Responsible Person training.
• Experience supervising or managing facilities teams, ideally within a school or facilities management environment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience managing compliance activities, risk assessments, H&S systems and contractor performance.
• Ability to lead, coach and motivate teams to deliver high standards of service.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using CAFM systems and digital compliance platforms to manage maintenance and compliance activities.
• Proactive problem-solving skills, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and emergency situations.

 

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.

Why join Amey?

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contract