School premises manager

Location: Lambeth, South London
Position: Premises Manager
Contract: Full-Time, Temp to Perm
Hours: Monday to Friday - Two-Week Rotating Shift Pattern
Week 1: 7:30am - 3:30pm
Week 2: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Start Date: ASAP

Remedy Education is currently recruiting for a highly experienced, proactive and reliable Premises Manager to join a welcoming SEN school based in Lambeth.

We are looking for a strong candidate who can confidently take ownership of the school''s premises, oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure the building remains safe, secure and well-maintained.

Strong IT skills are essential, as the successful candidate will be expected to manage electronic records, maintenance systems, compliance documentation and administrative tasks.

This is an excellent full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity for an experienced Premises Manager looking for a long-term position within a school environment.

• Oversee the daily management, maintenance and security of the school premises.

• Ensure the school meets all health and safety, safeguarding and compliance requirements.

• Carry out regular site inspections, risk assessments and safety checks.

• Coordinate repairs, maintenance works and external contractors.

• Manage fire safety procedures, statutory checks and compliance records.

• Use IT systems to maintain accurate records, reports and maintenance schedules.

• Oversee cleaning standards and ensure all school facilities are maintained to a high standard.

• Respond promptly to site emergencies and maintenance issues.

• Work closely with senior leadership to ensure the smooth running of the school site.

• Previous experience as a Premises Manager, Site Manager or Senior Caretaker is essential.

• Strong IT skills are essential, including Microsoft Office and electronic record-keeping systems.

• Good understanding of health and safety legislation, fire safety and building compliance.

• Experience managing contractors, maintenance schedules and site operations.

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads independently.

• Confident, proactive and capable of taking full responsibility for school premises.

• Previous experience working within a school or SEN environment is highly desirable.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

• Full-time position with a temp-to-perm opportunity.

• Consistent two-week rotating shift pattern.

• Supportive SEN school environment.

• Opportunity to take ownership of a busy school site.

• Long-term career opportunity.

We are particularly interested in experienced, hands-on Premises Managers who are confident with IT, highly organised and capable of managing a school site independently.

If you are interested, please apply with your updated CV.

If you have any questions please call (phone number removed) or ask for Dylan at Remedy Education.