Premises Manager NEW

Bosco CET; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

St Paul’s Catholic College in Burgess Hill invites applications for a Premises Manager. This full-time, permanent role sits at Grade 9 and offers a strong focus on maintaining high standards of site safety and reliability.

You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, manage contractors, ensure statutory compliance, monitor the premises development plan with the Business Manager, and lead the site team to deliver on priority improvements for the campus.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing planned preventive maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
• Ability to identify, present and evaluate quotations for works.
• Proven track record in statutory compliance for facilities.
• Experience managing budgets and developing renewal plans.
• Experience coordinating with SLT/Board on premises development.

Responsibilities

• Ensure PPM and reactive repairs are carried out cost-effectively and on time.
• Work with approved contractors to scope works, obtain quotations, and sign off on quality within budget.
• Manage statutory compliance (Gas, Water, Asbestos, Electrical, Lifts, etc.).
• Support Business Manager with compliance reporting and site activity updates to CLT and Governing Body.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations, rosters, project lists, reactive maintenance, PPM, and staff requests.
• Review contractor performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate short-term and medium-term maintenance to meet objectives with timely priorities.
• Liaise on capital works projects and review timescales with Senior leadership teams/Governing bodies/Academy Trust leadership.
• Ensure housekeeping and cleaning standards, procurement, and waste management meet high levels.
• Monitor staff training, development plans, and appraisals.

Skills

PPM management

Contractors management

Budget management

Compliance oversight

Risk assessments

Staff development

Tools

Parago system

Job description

# Premises ManagerEmployer: St Paul's Catholic CollegeLocation: Burgess Hill, West SussexContract Type: PermanentHours: Full TimeSalary: Grade 9 , point 25 (£37,563)Posted: 11th November 2026Expires: 18th November 2026 11:59 PMStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1583886* Share :* Print**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.***### AttachmentsNotes to Applicants### Safeguarding Statement:St Paul’s Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment. The College is committed to equality and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds.