Premises Manager

eTeach UK Limited; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

eTeach UK Limited in Burgess Hill is seeking a Premises Manager to lead facilities, ensure compliant PPM and reactive repairs, and manage budgeting and procurement of maintenance tools. The role requires coordinating with approved contractors, monitoring performance and maintaining high standards of health and safety.

You will work with the Business Manager and site team to deliver short- and medium-term maintenance objectives, develop premises development plans, and report regularly to the

Responsibilities

• Oversee PPM and reactive repairs to ensure cost-effective, timely delivery.
• Coordinate with approved contractors to scope works, obtain quotes and sign off on quality.
• Manage statutory compliance across gas, water, asbestos, electrical, lifts.
• Support Business Manager with compliance reporting to CLT and Governing bodies.
• Direct site team including rotas, schedules, and daily maintenance tasks.
• Develop contractor performance dashboards and drive continuous improvement.

Job description

Premises Manager - Full time - Grade 9

• Ensure PPM and reactive repairs are carried out in a cost effective, timely & compliant manner. This will require understanding the activity and progress via Parago & Premises request systems.
• work with approved contractors to identify scope of works, specifications, obtaining and evaluating quotations for repair & minor works. Overseeing and signing off quality, on time & in budget.
• Managing statutory compliance activity on Gas, Water, Asbestos, Electrical, Lifts etc providing necessary assurances.
• Supporting Business Manager in collating and reporting on compliance and site activity providing regular updates on the buildings to CLT and Governing body.
• Oversee site team on day-to-day operations including work schedules, rotas, projects lists, reactive maintenance, PPM, staff requests.
• Continually review contractor performance and ensure there is a clear demonstration of continuous improvement.
• Work closely with site team to ensure short term and medium-term maintenance objectives are met including reactive repairs and PPM. Solution finding is a must.
• Work closely with Business Manager to monitor & update premises development plan and commit to undertaking areas of priority within agreed timescales.
• To liaise and develop capital works projects in line with school needs & development plans and review with Business Manager on timescales and approvals from Senior leadership teams/Governing bodies/Academy Trust leadership etc.
• To ensure all housekeeping and cleaning is maintained at the highest levels. This includes all ordering requirements, liaising with cleaning contractors, window cleaning, litter picking, & waste management.
• To be responsible for the premises & grounds budget, including forward planning with the SBM in conjunction with the premises development plan.
• To oversee all the purchasing of maintenance tools/equipment and materials for site in line with school procurement policy.
• To create, monitor and review premises and site-specific risk assessments in line with Health and safety regulations.
• To monitor, review and log all premises staff training, personal development, appraisals, 1:1 meetings, annual leave tracking and any other requirements related to professional development.

We will interview as soon as we have strong candidates who have applied, so we would advise an early application. Bosco Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE, the Trust may conduct online searches of shortlisted candidates.