Brighton College Prep Hove is seeking to appoint a Premises Manager, on a full-time, permanent basis to start as soon as possible.
Main Purpose of the Role
To be responsible for the day-to-day management, maintenance, security, compliance and presentation of the school site, ensuring that the premises provide a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, visitors and the wider community.
The Premises Manager will oversee the effective operation of the school's buildings and grounds, coordinate contractors and maintenance activities, support statutory compliance requirements and contribute to the continuous improvement of the school estate.
General Duties and Responsibilities
- Facilities and Estate Management
-Compliance and Health & Safety
-Security Responsibilities
-Cleaning and Site Presentation
-Swimming Pool Responsibilities
-School Events
Person Specification
-Experience in facilities, premises or estate management.
-Good general maintenance skills and an understanding of building systems and repairs.
-Knowledge of health and safety requirements and safe working practices.
-Experience managing contractors and overseeing maintenance works.
-Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
-Good communication and IT skills.
-A flexible, hands-on approach and the ability to respond to operational issues effectively.
-The ability to build positive working relationships with staff, pupils, parents and external contractors.
-A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
-Relevant facilities or health and safety qualifications (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH) (desirable).
-Experience working in a school or similar environment (desirable).
-Knowledge of statutory compliance requirements and premises-related regulations (desirable).
Hours of Work
This is an all-year-round position (52 weeks) working 40 hours per week, 7.00am-4.00pm Monday to Friday inclusive, with a 60-minute unpaid break each day. There is a requirement for flexibility for hours worked as and when required, including on weekends from time to time to support events such as Open Mornings.
Holidays
This role comes with an annual leave entitlement that reflects the all-year-round nature of the role.