The Winston Churchill School

Person Specification
Job Title: Premises Manager

Responsible for: The day to day management and development of the school premises and support
team service.

Start date: As soon as possible

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Criteria Essential Desirable

SKILLS, Ability to lead, manage and motivate a

KNOWLEDGE AND team
APTITUDE
Be focused on outcomes and be
capable of implementing change
management
Demonstrable knowledge of safe
working practices and health and safety
procedures
Good organisation and communication
skills
Proactive, ability to see what needs to
be achieved and to plan to complete
tasks.
Thoroughness and ability to work and
manage to pre-set timetables
Good inter-personal skills including
mediation and conflict resolution
Ability to gather information, analyse
data and problem solve
Demonstrate awareness of risk
Literacy and numeracy skills
Proficient administrative and IT skills
including use of email, Word and Excel
Ability to undertake or oversee repairs
to school buildings, fixtures and
furniture within H&S guidance and
legislation

Four GCSEs grade C or above, Recognised

QUALIFICATIONS including Mathematics and English training/qualifications
AND TRAINING Full Clean Drivers Licence associated with site
management
Health & Safety qualifications
MIDAS certificate

EXPERIENCE Experience in managing projects Experience in managing

 Experience in a building/site project costs
maintenance role including forward Experience of supervising
planning and problem solving staff
Ability to deal with difficult situations

PERSONAL Excellent record of attendance and

QUALITIES AND punctuality
ATTRIBUTES
Have good communication skills, both
oral and written
Be enthusiastic, methodical and well-
organised
Trustworthy and committed to earn
success through hard work.
Good time management
Positive can-do attitude
A motivating team leader
Have the ability to remain calm when
dealing with difficult situations
Be flexible enough to cope with
changing situations and use own
initiative
Be able to work as a team member
Be able to model positive behaviours,
lead by example and treat everyone,
students, staff, parents and visitors
with respect.
Good level of physical fitness.
Flexibility with regard to working
hours.
Commitment to The Winston Churchill
School.