Premises Manager

Premises Manager – Hastings

Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: £29,000 – £34,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Engage Education is working with a specialist school in Hastings to recruit a dedicated and experienced Premises Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual to take responsibility for the maintenance, security, and day-to-day management of a busy school site.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the school environment remains safe, secure, compliant, and well-maintained, supporting both staff and students to thrive.

About the role:

• Managing the security of the school site, including opening and closing procedures
• Acting as the primary key holder and responding to site emergencies when required
• Overseeing building maintenance, repairs, and planned preventative maintenance
• Managing contractors and monitoring the quality of completed works
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations across the site
• Monitoring fire safety systems, alarms, and emergency procedures
• Managing premises-related budgets, purchasing, and service contracts
• Organising maintenance projects and site improvements during school closure periods
• Maintaining school grounds to ensure a safe and welcoming environment
• Managing traffic flow and site safety arrangements
• Overseeing school vehicle maintenance, servicing, and bookings where required
• Carrying out minor repairs, maintenance tasks, and site inspections
• Supporting school events and ensuring facilities are prepared as required
• Maintaining accurate records relating to premises, compliance, and contractor activity

Working pattern:

• Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Year-round position (52 weeks per year)
• Split shifts are expected to support site opening and closing requirements
• Typical working hours may be:
  • 7:00am – 10:30am
  • 2:30pm – 6:00pm
• Flexibility may occasionally be required to support school events, lettings, or emergency situations
• Annual leave is generally taken during school closure periods

About you:

• Previous experience in premises, facilities, estates, caretaking, or site management
• Good understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements
• Practical maintenance and repair skills across a range of building systems
• Experience managing contractors and external service providers
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively
• Competent IT skills for record keeping and compliance monitoring
• Full UK driving licence
• Knowledge of school premises management is desirable

Why choose Engage Education?

• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), matching permanent staff rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Engage consultant
• Free access to CPD training delivered by experienced senior leaders
• £50 referral bonus

How to apply

If this role sounds right for you, please apply below or contact Engage Education directly.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. However, we will keep your details on file and support you with future opportunities.

All candidates must hold, or be willing to obtain, a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance will be provided.

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