Premier School Premises & Facilities Manager

Brighton & Hove Schools; Hove; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hove Learning Federation is seeking a proactive Premises Manager to oversee day-to-day maintenance, security, and safety across West Hove Infant and Hove Junior schools. You would manage contractors, conduct site inspections, maintain records, and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation while supporting teaching staff and pupils in a safe, orderly environment across multiple sites.

The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work independently, and clear

Qualifications

• Experience in premises or facilities management.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Organised and dependable with ability to work independently.
• Good communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance, security and upkeep of the school buildings, grounds and associated facilities.
• Work across multiple sites, providing guidance and mentoring to caretakers to maintain high standards.
• Conduct regular site inspections, identifying maintenance, health and safety and compliance requirements.
• Carry out routine repairs and improvements within competence.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, fire safety regulations and statutory building requirements.
• Manage and monitor contractors, ensuring works are completed safely and to standard.
• Coordinate servicing, testing and maintenance of equipment, plant and building systems.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance and compliance checks with senior office manager.
• Respond to emergencies, security incidents and urgent maintenance to minimise disruption.
• Collaborate with Senior Office Manager to coordinate premises operations across all sites.

Job description

Hove Learning Federation is seeking a proactive Premises Manager to oversee day-to-day maintenance, security, and safety across West Hove Infant and Hove Junior schools. You would manage contractors, conduct site inspections, maintain records, and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation while supporting teaching staff and pupils in a safe, orderly environment across multiple sites.

The role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to work independently, and clear