At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead site operations and ensure facilities are safe, secure, and well-maintained.
- Company: A successful all-through academy in South East London with modern facilities.
- Benefits: Full-time permanent position with opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Join a collaborative team committed to continuous improvement and staff development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a vibrant educational environment while managing diverse facilities.
- Qualifications: Experience in premises management and strong knowledge of health & safety compliance.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
A large, well‑established academy in South East London is seeking an experienced Premises Manager to lead site operations across a multi‑site setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive facilities professional to oversee maintenance, compliance, health & safety, security, and premises staff.
We are recruiting for a Premises Manager to take responsibility for the day‑to‑day management of school facilities, ensuring buildings and grounds remain safe, secure, compliant, and well‑maintained. The successful candidate will lead a premises team, manage contractors, oversee planned and reactive maintenance, support health and safety compliance, and contribute to the smooth running of a busy educational environment. This role also involves budget management, site security, facilities planning, and supporting lettings and community use. This is a full‑time, permanent position starting as soon as possible.
This opportunity is based within a successful and ambitious all‑through academy in South East London. The school serves a diverse local community and benefits from modern facilities, excellent transport links, and a strong leadership team committed to staff development and continuous improvement. Staff are supported through ongoing professional development opportunities and are encouraged to progress within a collaborative and forward‑thinking environment.
Requirements
- Previous experience managing premises, facilities, estates, or site teams
- Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and compliance
- Experience overseeing contractors and maintenance programmes
- Budget management experience
- Knowledge of building services, maintenance, and security systems
- Experience supervising staff and managing workloads
- The ability to respond to site emergencies when required
- Experience within a school, academy, college, or similar environment is desirable
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Relevant premises, facilities, estates, or site management experience
- Experience supervising staff and contractors
- Sound understanding of health & safety requirements and building compliance
- Experience managing maintenance programmes and site operations
- Relevant qualifications, training, or equivalent professional experience in facilities, estates, or building management.
Premises Manager / Facilities Manager in London employer: Smart Teachers
Join a large, well-established academy in South East London as a Premises Manager, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and functionality of our facilities. Our supportive work culture prioritises professional development, offering ongoing training and growth opportunities within a collaborative environment. With modern facilities and excellent transport links, this is an ideal setting for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the education sector.
