Premises Officer

Schools; Steyning; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Upper Beeding Primary School is seeking a proactive Premises Officer to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The role covers day-to-day premises management, safety compliance, and facilities upkeep.

The post demands practical, reliable and well-organised individuals. Hours are 25 per week (Mon-Fri 7:30am-1:30pm) with salary around £26,427 per annum and DBS checks on appointment.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management or premises maintenance.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and security.
• Ability to manage day-to-day operations and coordinate facilities.

Responsibilities

• To ensure the school site is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, safety, and security.
• To manage the day-to-day operation of the school premises, including maintenance, health and safety compliance, and facilities management.
• To provide a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Job description

Are you a practical, reliable, and organised individual looking to make a real difference to our school community? Upper Beeding Primary School is seeking a proactive Premises Manager to help ensure our school is a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors.

Post: Premises Officer
Start Date: Monday 4th January 2027
Salary: £26,427, approx. £17,855.95 per year.
Hours: 25 hours per week, Monday-Friday 7:30am-1:30pm
Responsible to: School Business Manager

Date Posted: Tuesday 10th November 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd December 2026
Interview Date: Monday 7th December 2026

All appointments will be subject to satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Main purpose of the job:

• To ensure the school site is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness, safety, and security
• To manage the day-to-day operation of the school premises, including maintenance, health and safety compliance, and facilities management
• To provide a safe, welcoming, and efficient environment for pupils, staff, and visitors

Safeguarding Statement

Upper Beeding Primary School and West Sussex County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service check along with other relevant employment checks, including satisfactory references.