Facilities Manager

University of Brighton Academies Trust; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking Academy as a Facilities Manager where you will oversee health and safety standards and maintain a high-quality environment. The position offers a structured salary, excellent benefits including automatic pay increments and generous pension contributions.

Benefits

Automatic annual pay increments

Generous Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Health and Wellbeing support

Personal Development Day

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work scheme

Retail Discount opportunities

Qualifications

• Practical skills in maintenance and cleaning.
• Experience maintaining health & safety in a workplace.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of premises, health and safety.
• Ensure the school environment is safe and fit for purpose.

Skills

Practical skills in maintenance

Experience of maintaining health & safety

Good working knowledge of Microsoft office

Ability to work independently

Job description

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Working Hours:Typical hours are 0700-1500 Monday-Friday, with some flexibility required for seasonal work

Actual starting salary:£25,992 + Fringe Allowance £706 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Would you like to work in a friendly, happy, forward thinking Academy which values all members of the Academy community?

We are seeking a highly motivated, permanent Premises Manager to oversee all aspects of premises, health and safety and risk management. The responsibility of the Premises Manager is to ensure that the school environment, both inside and out, is maintained to a high standard that guarantees the site is safe and fit for purpose, thus enabling pupils to learn to their full potential.

You will have:

• Practical skills in maintenance and cleaning: DIY, painting & decorating, general garden maintenance etc.
• Experience of maintaining health & safety in a workplace
• A good working knowledge of Microsoft office
• The ability to work as part of our team and independently

For further details please see the attached full job description and person specification.

Pound Hill Infant Academy

Pound Hill Infant Academy, nestled in the heart of Crawley, West Sussex, accommodates 270 pupils aged 4-7 years old. Our academy prides itself on providing a warm and inclusive environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.

With a focus on individualised attention, we nurture a happy, engaging, and thriving atmosphere where children thrive. Our curriculum is designed to equip pupils with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate an ever-changing world.

Emphasising the importance of community and respect for others, we instill in our children a sense of responsibility and appreciation for diversity. Our published admissions number is 90 and has a total capacity of 270 pupils.

Visit us:Home - Pound Hill Infant Academy

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

• Automatic annual pay increments:Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
• Generous Pension:Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
• Holiday Entitlement:Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
• Health and Wellbeing:A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
• Personal Development Day:One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
• Cycle to Work:Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
• Retail Discount:Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.

Our commitment

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Further information is available here:Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We welcome applications from all members of the community.

The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to [e-mail] or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

Find out more

For further information about this opportunity please download the attached job description and personal specification, and view our candidate pack here:Candidate Pack

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please [e-mail]

Please apply today.

Key dates

Closing date:19 June 2025

Interview date:27 June 2025

Proposed start date: ASAP

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