Job Introduction
Premises Manager
• Hours: 10 hours across each of 40 working weeks; the weekly pattern can vary by agreement.
• Salary: GLEA Grade 7, actual annual basic pay £7,000.42
• Base: The Federation school nearest to the successful applicant, with paid travel from that base to our other schools under the LCC Travel policy.
Our four nursery schools are places where children, families and staff should feel welcome, safe and cared for. We are looking for a friendly, practical and well-organised Premises Manager who will help us look after our buildings and the people who use them in Boston, Gainsborough, Grantham and Lincoln.
You will enjoy getting to know the schools and the people who work in them. This is a varied, flexible role: you will plan your work across the Federation according to priorities and will not need to visit every school every week. Working with the School Business Manager and senior leaders, you will support caretakers where we have them, work constructively with contractors and keep premises records and actions on track. Our building projects are generally modest and occasional; recent examples include changing flooring and replacing lighting with LEDs at one school.
The work includes arranging and checking maintenance, repairs and servicing; monitoring contracts and contractors; using Concerto to track premises compliance and actions; supporting risk assessment and COSHH records; and providing clear updates for senior leaders and governors. You will liaise with our ICT provider and responsible leaders to track relevant security checks and follow up outstanding actions.
We will agree a working pattern with you that meets the needs of the schools and gives you flexibility. Your 400 working hours are spread across 40 working weeks, but they do not have to be exactly 10 hours every week. For example, you may work more hours during a school holiday when contractors are on site and fewer hours, or take agreed time away, during term time. We will plan this together in advance; occasional changes will be agreed when work arises.
You will visit schools when a check, meeting or piece of work calls for it, rather than following a fixed weekly circuit of all four sites. Planning, records, calls and follow-up can often be done from home, or we can provide office space if you prefer. Your designated school remains your base, with travel to other Federation schools paid in line with the applicable policy.
You must hold a full, current driving licence, have access to your own car for travel between our four schools, and ensure it is insured for business use in accordance with LCC’s travel policy.
We would love to hear from someone who brings sound premises experience, takes pride in doing things properly and communicates kindly and clearly with colleagues across our schools.
If you would like further information about the post, please email enquiries@lmnsf.education with any questions or to arrange a visit to one of our schools.
Closing date: 9am Friday 20th November 2026
To apply: Please return the LCC application form filled out in full to enquiries@lmnsf.education
The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. As the role involves working in our schools, appointments will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and other appropriate pre-employment checks.
Fluency Duty
In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.
The school advertising the vacancy will contact you directly regarding the outcome of your application and any interviews. When interviews are taking place schools will follow all Government and Public Health England Guidelines.
All shortlisted candidates will need to verify their eligibility to work in the UK at interview.
