We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and professional individual for the post of Premises Manager to join our friendly and committed staff team.Your role is to provide an effective Premises Management service in all matters relating to the good operation of the school’s buildings, grounds and equipment including maintaining high levels of cleanliness, general maintenance, security and Health and Safety.More details of what the role entails and the type of person we are looking for can be found in the job description and person specification. The ideal candidate will be:
Someone who can ensure the school site is maintained to a high standard
Can implement Heath & Safety legislation and risk assessments
Can carry out non-specialised building maintenance and essential gardening duties, ideally with some plumbing and electrical skills
Is organised and can plan, arrange and manage their own work and the work of contractors
Can prioritise work, meet deadlines and multi-task
St Wilfrid’s is a church school with strong locality links and supportive parents and governors. We have well-behaved and enthusiastic children. We can offer you the chance to work with a team of dedicated, hardworking people who are passionate in their endeavour to provide for every individual child, ensuring that each child's talents and skills are developed and celebrated.Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged. To arrange a visit please contact the School Office on 01444 413707 or email . To find out more about us, please visit our website as well at .If you are interested in the Premises Manager vacancy at our school, please complete an application form and email it to the Office email address. The application form is attached to this advertisement.Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; all appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. The post will also be offered subject to satisfactory references and safeguarding checks and the successful candidate will also be required to sign a declaration confirming that they are not disqualified from undertaking this work under the ‘Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009’.Job DetailsSalary: NJC Grade 6 (Spinal Point Range 9 - 12) Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full time (52 weeks of the year) Monday to Friday Location: Haywards Heath Interviews: 10 September 2025What You Need to SucceedTo be successful in this role you will need:Experience:
Handyperson experience
Caretaking / cleaning / site-keeping experience in a school or similar environment
Building Maintenance
Security, including alarm systems
Working with contractors
Working within a team
Skills and Abilities:
Willingness to develop knowledge and use of ICT and other specialist equipment / resources
Working knowledge of relevant policies / codes of practice legislation
Ability to self-evaluate learning needs and actively seek learning opportunities
Ability to plan, organise and prioritise
Ability to relate well to children and adults
Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures and precautions
Knowledge of COSHH regulations
Awareness of health and hygiene procedures
Knowledge of moving and handling procedures
Willingness to participate in development and training opportunities
Further InformationSt Wilfrid's C of E 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.How to ApplyTo apply for this role please download the job description and application form below.Please complete the application form and ensure that you outline your motivations for applying and explaining the skills and experience you can bring to the role (please refer to the key skills in the job description).Once complete please return this toVisits to our school are welcomed and encouraged.To arrange a visit please contact the School Office on 01444 413707 or email .To find out more about us, please visit our website at .NOTE TO CANDIDATES - Please do not select the ‘Apply online’ button as the School processes your applications directly rather than through this site.The reference number for this role is SCHO00792.Available documents
