Premises Manager - Mixed Secondary School - Greenwich
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 Greenwich is seeking an experienced Premises Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of its school site on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and experienced individual to play a key role in ensuring that the school's buildings, facilities and grounds remain safe, secure and maintained to an exceptional standard. The successful candidate will lead the premises team while supporting the wider operational success of the school.
You will be responsible for managing planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, site security, contractor supervision, cleaning operations and statutory compliance. Working closely with the School Business Manager and Senior Leadership Team, you will ensure the site operates efficiently while identifying opportunities to improve the learning environment.
Responsibilities include managing maintenance schedules, monitoring health and safety compliance, supervising contractors, coordinating servicing programmes, maintaining compliance records and overseeing premises budgets.
You will also ensure facilities are fully prepared for examinations, parents' evenings, performances, lettings and community events while supporting future estate improvement projects.
The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, strong organisational abilities and previous experience managing school or commercial premises.
School Information
This is an 11 to 18 well-established Mixed Secondary School in the London Borough of Greenwich with a strong commitment to high standards, student wellbeing and continuous improvement.
The school serves a diverse community and is recognised 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.
The school offers a broad and balanced curriculum that prepares students exceptionally well for further education and future careers.
Staff benefit from supportive leadership, excellent facilities, shared best practice and a collaborative professional culture where continuous improvement is encouraged.
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
• Budget management experience desirable
• Good practical maintenance knowledge
• Ability to prioritise workloads effectively
• Commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment
Application
To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.
