Premises & Safety Manager - Full-time

Herne Bay High School, Herne Bay

• Ref:KCC886-5448-462S
• Posted:25/06/2025
• Pay:HBHS Band 10 (Up to £43,975.00)
• Start Date:September 2025
• App Close Date:16/07/2025 at 17:00
• Interviews:21st July 2025

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Premises & Safety Manager

Salary: HBHS Band 10 (Up to £43,975.00)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (primarily Monday–Friday, 08:00–16:00, with flexibility required)
Contract: Permanent

Are you a proactive, hands-on leader with a passion for creating safe, well-managed environments? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same? If so, we invite you to join our school community as our new Premises & Safety Manager.

At Herne Bay High School, we take pride in providing a secure, efficient, and inspiring environment for our students, staff, and visitors. We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead our dedicated premises team and take responsibility for all aspects of site management, health & safety compliance, and facilities operations.

What You'll Be Doing

As our Premises & Safety Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage a hardworking premises team, including performance reviews, rotas, and task allocation
• Ensure our buildings and grounds are safe, secure, clean, and well-maintained
• Act as the school’s Health & Safety Officer and Fire Officer, overseeing all compliance requirements, training, inspections, and drills
• Monitor and manage the Building Management System (BMS), heating, and air systems to meet operational needs
• Liaise with contractors and service providers, ensuring value for money and adherence to safety standards
• Support the smooth running of the school by coordinating lettings, events, and exams logistics
• Take the lead on sustainability initiatives and contribute to our climate-conscious goals

What We're Looking For

We’re seeking someone who:

• Has experience in facilities or premises management (ideally in a school or public sector setting)
• Holds (or is willing to work toward) relevant health & safety qualifications (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH)
• Has excellent organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure
• Is confident managing compliance matters, risk assessments, and contractor supervision
• Can work flexibly, especially during holidays, special events, or periods of staff absence

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative school team
• Take pride in keeping a well-loved site running smoothly and safely
• Work in a varied and engaging role where your input really makes a difference
• Access training and development opportunities to grow your expertise
• Competitive salary and generous leave entitlement

Ready to Apply?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a vibrant educational environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Wednesday 16th July
Interviews: Monday 21st July

Safeguarding Commitment:
At Herne Bay High, we are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to comprehensive child protection screening, including enhanced DBS and reference checks.

Information about the school

Herne Bay High School is a large hugely successful Single Academy Trust that serves the Herne Bay coastal area of North Kent. We have a comprehensive intake and are significantly oversubscribed in all year groups and in June 2022 Ofsted rated the school good with an Outstanding 6th form provision.

Whilst academic rigour and examination success is at the forefront of our development, we passionately believe that a broad, balanced approach to education is important and as such we place great emphasis on the Creative and Performing Arts, Technology, and Sport as a key part of a young person’s early educational journey. Herne Bay High School is also a champion of collaborative practice, with current memberships to the East Kent Learning Alliance (EKLA), East Kent Schools Together Network (EKST), and the Coastal Alliance Co-Operative Trust (CACOT).

Safeguarding Commitment: At Herne Bay High, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As such, all applicants will be required to undergo comprehensive child protection screening, including checks with past employers, the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), and Barred List Checks. If you share our commitment to safeguarding and child welfare, we encourage you to apply.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Jemma Lowry
• Address:Bullockstone Road, Herne Bay, Kent, CT6 7NS
• Telephone: (01227) 361221
• Email: jemma.lowry@hernebayhigh.org

Fax: 01227 742481