Premises Manager

Location: Altus Education Partnership, based across all our academies in Rochdale Borough

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: Sixth Form College Association Support Scale, points 20 24 (£37,734 - £42,081)

Contract: Fixed Term 1 Year, Full Time, 37 hours a week

Premises Manager

Altus Education Partnership is seeking an exceptional Premises Manager to join our team at an exciting time of expansion. You will play a crucial role in maintaining safe, secure and inspiring environments across our Trust’s growing portfolio of schools and colleges.

About the Role

You will lead the day-to-day management of our estate, ensuring all sites are compliant, well-maintained, and aligned with the DfE’s Estate Management Competency Framework. From health and safety to strategic planning, you’ll be the linchpin of operational excellence across our premises.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing site safety, compliance and statutory checks
• Supervising site teams and contractors
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and school events
• Leading premises maintenance, cleaning, and security operations

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Skilled in a variety of maintenance disciplines (e.g., electrical, plumbing, grounds)
• Organised, reliable, and solutions-focused
• Comfortable working across multiple sites and with minimal supervision
• Willing to undertake relevant training (e.g., safeguarding, H&S, fire safety)
• A full UK driving licence and IWFM membership (or willingness to work towards it) would be advantageous.

How to Apply

Visit www.altusep.com to download the full application pack.

Deadline: Applications are to arrive no later than 12pm (midday) on Monday 24^th August 2026

Interviews: Expected to take place week commencing 31^st August 2026

Please send all completed application forms to recruitment@altusep.com

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates. It is also Trust policy to contact at least 1 reference prior to interview.

This is a Fixed Term contract to cover for long term absence.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale