Premises Manager - Mixed Secondary School - Islington

Premises Manager - Mixed Secondary School - Islington

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Paid to scale

Premises Manager

A successful Mixed Secondary School in the London Borough of Islington is seeking an experienced Premises Manager to lead the management of its school site on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and highly organised individual who is passionate about maintaining safe, secure and high-quality learning environments. The successful candidate will oversee the daily operation of the school's premises and play a key role in supporting the wider school community.

You will take responsibility for all aspects of premises management including planned and reactive maintenance, contractor supervision, site security, health and safety compliance and facilities management. Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure the school buildings and grounds remain safe, compliant and maintained to an exceptional standard.

Responsibilities include managing maintenance schedules, coordinating external contractors, conducting health and safety inspections, overseeing site staff, monitoring premises budgets and ensuring compliance with statutory regulations.

You will also support school events, examinations and capital improvement projects while identifying opportunities to further enhance the learning environment.

The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, strong organisational abilities and previous experience within premises or facilities management.

School Information

This is a well-established Mixed Secondary School in Islington with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.

The school serves a diverse community and is known for its supportive ethos, where positive relationships and high expectations underpin daily practice.

Students are respectful, motivated and eager to succeed, creating a calm and purposeful learning environment.

Staff benefit from a collaborative professional culture, strong leadership, excellent facilities and outstanding professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Previous premises or facilities management experience
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage budgets
• Good practical maintenance knowledge
• Commitment to providing a safe learning environment

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.