Jobs, fresher vacancy - Premises, Health and Safety Manager • Ipswich

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Ipswich

DescriptionSt Margaret’s CEVAP SchoolAddress: Ipswich, Suffolk IP4 2BTSalary: £28,142 – £29,540 pro rataHours: 22 hours per week, 42 weeks per yearContract: Permanent. Required as soon as possibleReference: 7988As Premises, Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for the premises and buildings of a large town centre school (420 pupils), ensuring the school remains safe and all legal requirements are met. You will take overall responsibility for ensuring the fabric of the school is in good condition and liaising with contractors will be a main part of your daily role. Reporting to the School Business Manager, you will be able to use your own initiative to make recommendations. You will need be able to form good relationships with main contractors, specifically the school’s Property Advisor and colleagues within school. You will have:experience of managing premises (heating, lighting, water testing etc)a good working understanding of Health and Safety requirements in the workplacethe ability to manage a team including a caretaker and cleaning teamproject management experience (desirable)an understanding of the legal requirements in a school (legionella, asbestos, COSHH etc). You will be:a ‘can do’ and positive person effectiveable to work to deadlinesable to thrive in a large busy school able to prioritise tasks and organise own workloadable to work as part of a team to secure a common goalpart of the school’s vision as a Christian school, where we respect and value all. We will offer you:the opportunity to be part of a successful school with Christian values at the centresurrounded by a supportive, committed and experienced teamclear vision and directiona fresh challenge to make a difference. To find out morePlease read the Job Description (word) and Application Form (word)For further information please email Andrea Thomas-Dawes on vacancies@stmargaretsipswich.org Visits to the school are welcomed. Please call the school office on 01472 251613 to arrange an appointment.How to applyPlease complete the Application Guidance (word) Completed applications to be returned by email to vacancies@stmargaretsipswich.org or to the school office at, Bolton Lane, Ipswich IP4 2BT. Closing date: 1 pm, 17 November 2025.Interview date: 24 or 25 November 2025.St Margaret’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and compliance with KCSIE guidelines.