Caretaker

Brighton & Hove Schools; Vines Cross; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove Schools in the United Kingdom is seeking a reliable Site Manager/Caretaker to lead on maintaining the school site and provide a welcoming, safe environment for pupils, staff and visitors. You will be responsible for security, statutory checks, health and safety records, and liaising with contractors to keep property and grounds in excellent condition.

The role requires flexibility for after-hours emergencies and occasional weekend events.

Qualifications

• Experience as site manager or caretaker or similar role.
• Willingness to attend training including Health and Safety.

Responsibilities

• Unlocking and locking the school and carrying out security checks.
• Carry out and record statutory checks and maintain Health and Safety records.
• Maintain property and grounds to a high standard and liaise with contractors.
• Monitor site stock and order supplies.
• Carry out DIY tasks beyond a competent DIY level, plus some cleaning duties.
• Be willing to attend training courses and lead on maintaining the site to ensure a welcoming and safe environment.

Job description

Duties will include:

• Unlocking and locking of the school, and to carry out security checks on the building
• Carry out and record statutory checks and maintain Health and Safety records
• Maintenance of property and grounds to a high standard including liaising with contractors
• Monitor site stock and order supplies
• Carry out DIY above and beyond the scope of a competent DIY person, plus some cleaning duties
• Willingness to attend training courses including Health and Safety
  We are looking to appoint a reliable, conscientious and self-motivated person who would like to lead on maintaining our school site, to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for the whole school community.

You will need to have some experience of the role of site manager/care taker, or a related capacity.

The exact hours and working pattern will be agreed on appointment. Some flexibility will be required to cover holiday opening and occasional evening and weekend events. As primary key holder, the Site Manager will be required to attend out of hours emergencies. Closing date: Friday 16th October 2026 Interview date: Week commencing 19th October 2026