Job Description

Job Title:

Premises Manager (Health Sector)

Hours per week:

24 hours per week

Salary:

20-22.00 per hour depending on qualification and experience.

Employer:

The Outlook Foundation

Employer's Website:

www.outlookfoundation.co.uk

"MISSION STATEMENT"

A Premises Manager is required to be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the physical environment of the Foundation's properties, including the maintenance, repairs, security, and facilities management, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards and managing contractors and budgets related to the properties. This role requires strong communication, leadership, and technical skills in building maintenance, alongside awareness of relevant legislation and regulations for care settings.

Key Responsibilities

Facilities Management:

Overseeing all aspects of the Foundations' buildings, grounds, and equipment to ensure they meet high standards of safety and functionality.

Maintenance & Repairs:

Organizing and undertaking both planned and reactive maintenance and repairs to the properties.

Health & Safety Compliance:

Ensuring the properties meet all legal and regulatory requirements for health, safety, and environmental standards.

Budget Management:

Managing budgets for maintenance, repairs, and facilities, including planning expenditure and procuring services.

Contractor Management:

Overseeing and coordinating external contractors, ensuring work is completed to the required standard and within agreed budgets.

Security:

Maintaining the security of the buildings, sites, and resources.

Team Leadership:

Managing and leading a small team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.

Sustainability Initiatives:

Identifying and implementing initiatives to improve energy efficiency and sustainability within the Foundation's properties and across the Foundation as a whole.

Record Keeping:

Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, safety checks (historic and future), and financial transactions related to the premises.

Key Skills & Qualifications

Technical Knowledge:

Good knowledge of general building maintenance.

Leadership & Communication:

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to lead and motivate a small team.

Project Management:

Experience in proactively coordinating and managing projects, including working with multiple contractors.

Regulatory Awareness:

A thorough understanding of health and safety legislation, building control, and relevant care standards (training can be provided, if necessary).

Financial Management:

Ability to manage budgets and monitor expenditure effectively

Qualifications:

NEBOSH certification as a minimum requirement. Full UK licence.

Benefits to you:

Permanent contract

Doing a job you enjoy and making a difference to people's lives

Competitive salary

Thorough induction

Approachable and present management

Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, providing additional confidential support around mental health, personal issues etc

5.6 weeks statutory annual leave PLUS your birthday off and additional leave accrued for long service

Company pension

Being part of an amazing team of residents, tenants and staff!

All applications are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, satisfactory references and a 6 month probationary period.

For an application form, please email info@outlookfoundation.co.uk. By Friday 10th October 2025.

A couple of quotes from staff about working within the charity:

"It's the most supportive and fun team I've ever had the pleasure to work with"

"I can't ever imagine myself working anywhere else, I'm so proud of who we are and what we do"

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 20.00-22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Company pension Health & wellbeing programme Sick pay
Work Location: In person