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Premises Manager

Job details
Posting date: 20 June 2025
Salary: £25,992 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 July 2025
Location: Pound Hill Infant Academy, Crawley, West Sussex
Remote working: On-site only
Company: University of Brighton Academies Trust
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 3853

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Summary

Working Hours: Typical hours are 0700-1500 Monday-Friday, with some flexibility required for seasonal work
Actual starting salary: £25,992 + Fringe Allowance £706 per annum

Salaries are paid in 12 equal monthly instalments

Would you like to work in a friendly, happy, forward thinking Academy which values all members of the Academy community?

We are seeking a highly motivated, permanent Premises Manager to oversee all aspects of premises, health and safety and risk management. The responsibility of the Premises Manager is to ensure that the school environment, both inside and out, is maintained to a high standard that guarantees the site is safe and fit for purpose, thus enabling pupils to learn to their full potential.

You will have:

Practical skills in maintenance and cleaning: DIY, painting & decorating, general garden maintenance etc.
Experience of maintaining health & safety in a workplace
A good working knowledge of Microsoft office
The ability to work as part of our team and independently
For further details please see the attached full job description and person specification.

Pound Hill Infant Academy

Pound Hill Infant Academy, nestled in the heart of Crawley, West Sussex, accommodates 270 pupils aged 4-7 years old. Our academy prides itself on providing a warm and inclusive environment where every child is supported to reach their full potential.

With a focus on individualised attention, we nurture a happy, engaging, and thriving atmosphere where children thrive. Our curriculum is designed to equip pupils with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate an ever-changing world.

Emphasising the importance of community and respect for others, we in still in our children a sense of responsibility and appreciation for diversity. Our published admissions number is 90 and has a total capacity of 270 pupils.

We truly value the experience, dedication, and commitment of all our employees and believe in the power of motivated and happy staff. This is why we seek to enrich and reward our employees wherever we can, by offering a wide range of exciting and useful employee benefits. These include:

Automatic annual pay increments: Pay progression is not linked to performance and all our staff benefit from automatic pay progression (subject to the maximum salary for the role). Cost of living awards are also reviewed annually.
Generous Pension: Safeguard your future with financial security throughout your retirement. Employer contribution rate of 22.7%.
Holiday Entitlement: Take advantage of 25 days annual leave per annum (FTE), plus statutory Bank Holidays.
Health and Wellbeing: A strong commitment to your health and wellbeing including; onsite Wellbeing Champions, designated Mental Health Ambassadors and an annual day devoted to your health and wellbeing. This day provides the opportunity to spend valuable time catching up with colleagues, as well as some ‘Time for You’ to do whatever most enhances your wellbeing.
Personal Development Day: One day annually dedicated to your personal development which could include volunteering, training or a seminar (self-funded).
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to free and confidential counselling services, providing support for both work and personal issues.
Cycle to Work: Build exercise into your commute, with our cycle-to-work programme, offering a £2K loan to purchase a bicycle.
Retail Discount: Savings with hundreds of retailers including gym, private medical, dental and online GP service, as well as eligibility for the Blue Light Discount Scheme.
Our commitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. This role is considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013, 2020 and 2023. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We welcome applications from all members of the community.
The Trust is proud to be part of the government’s Disability Confident scheme which underpins our staff and volunteer recruitment practices. If you would like any support or assistant at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know, by contacting us by email to recruitment@brightonacademiestrust.org.uk or by telephone to Emma Richings 01424 905 306.

To arrange a visit or to have an informal discussion about this role please contact office@phiacademy.org.uk

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Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.

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