Premises 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 comprised of West Hove Infant School and Hove Junior School. We are looking for a proactive and organised Premises Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management, maintenance and security of our premises. The successful candidate will ensure that our buildings and grounds are safe, secure, clean, well-managed and fit for purpose.,

• Oversee the day-to-day maintenance, security and upkeep of the school buildings, grounds and associated facilities.
• Work flexibly across multiple sites, providing guidance, support and mentoring to caretakers to ensure consistently high standards of premises management when needed.
• Conduct regular site inspections, proactively identifying maintenance, health and safety and compliance requirements.
• Carry out routine repairs, maintenance and improvement works where appropriate and within competence.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, fire safety regulations and statutory building requirements.
• Manage and monitor contractors, ensuring all works are completed safely, efficiently and to the required standard.
• Coordinate and oversee the servicing, testing and maintenance of equipment, plant and building systems.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of inspections, maintenance activities, repairs, servicing and compliance checks with senior office manager.
• Respond promptly and effectively to emergencies, security incidents and urgent maintenance issues, taking appropriate action to minimise disruption and ensure the safety of pupils, staff and visitors.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Office Manager to ensure the effective coordination of premises operations, maintaining a safe, secure and compliant learning environment across all school sites.
• Has experience in premises, facilities or building management.
• Has practical maintenance and problem-solving skills.
• Has a good understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Is organised, dependable and able to work independently.
• Has good communication and people-management skills.
• Can prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
• Takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our children, staff and visitors.