Premises Manager

Brighton and Hove City Council; Hove; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Brighton & Hove Schools is seeking a proactive Premises Manager for West Hove Infant School to oversee daily maintenance, security and safety of the school buildings and grounds. You will work across sites and mentor caretaking staff to maintain high standards of premises management.

The role starts January 2027, offers a 37-hour week and a salary within £35,570–£40,444, with a strong focus on health and safety compliance and building services coordination.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

Premises Manager

Job profile for Premises Manager

West Hove Infant School, Portland Road, Hove, BN3 5JA 30/11/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Salary £35,570 - £40,444

Contractual hours 37

Job category/type Caretaking & Cleaning, Repairs and Maintenance

Date posted 06/11/2026

Job reference REQ0001746

Attachments Facilities Support Level E - Job Description & Person Specification.doc

Attachments Application Form (Support Staff).docx

Job description

Paid weeks per year: 52 (inclusive of holiday entitlement)

Start date: January 2027

About the role

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.

Key responsibilities

• 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.

The ideal candidate

• 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.

Closing date: 27/11/2026

Interview date: TBC

Telephone: [phone]

Website: www.westhoveinfant.co.uk

Additional Information

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) Check.

Company Information

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This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Brighton & Hove Schools do not accept CV or resume.