Premises Manager - London
A large, diverse Secondary School in South East London is seeking a proactive and experienced Premises Manager to join their team immediately . This is a vital position within the school community, ensuring the site is safe, secure, well maintained, and functioning efficiently for staff and students.
About the Role
The Premises Manager will oversee the school’s maintenance, site operations, security procedures, grounds management, and compliance responsibilities. You will lead a small site team and liaise closely with senior leadership to ensure the environment remains safe, clean, and compliant with health and safety legislation.
Daily responsibilities include overseeing contractors, conducting routine checks, coordinating repairs, maintaining equipment logs, monitoring cleaning standards, ensuring fire safety and security procedures are upheld, and managing the school’s planned preventative maintenance schedule. The role also involves supporting school events, managing site resources, and ensuring the school is prepared for daily operation.
School Information
The school serves a vibrant community and is known for its warmth, strong pastoral systems, and focus on student wellbeing. Leadership is approachable and committed to providing a safe and positive environment for both staff and pupils. The successful candidate will join a supportive operational team valued highly within the school.
The building is a mix of modern and traditional facilities, requiring a Premises Manager who is organised, knowledgeable, and confident managing a varied range of tasks throughout the year.
Ideal Candidate
Strong premises or facilities management experience
Confident with health & safety, safeguarding, and site compliance
Able to lead a small team effectively
Skilled at prioritising workloads and responding calmly under pressure
Practical, reliable, and safety-focused
Salary
Competitive depending on experience.
Application
Please submit your application with your CV to Natalie Hunter as soon as possible.
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