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An experienced Premises Manager is required for a busy Southwark primary school, to start January 2026. The Premises Manager will lead site operations, drive compliance and ensure the school environment supports excellent teaching and learning. The Premises Manager will be invited to planning meetings prior to January 2026, attend induction in January 2026, and take on the leadership of premises functions from January 2026.
The role - Premises Manager
The Premises Manager will oversee buildings, manage contractors and maintain the school’s compliance documentation as the Premises Manager. The Premises Manager will lead the site team, coordinate emergency planning and support whole-school events that run after January 2026. This is a leadership role for a practical and organised Premises Manager able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the school community.
Premises Manager Responsibilities
• Oversee planned maintenance, carry out risk assessments and ensure statutory checks are completed as the Premises Manager.
• Lead the site team, manage contractor performance and maintain accurate compliance records as the Premises Manager.
• Support lettings and community use while ensuring safeguarding and site security as the Premises Manager. The Premises Manager will ensure that all site activity is delivered safely from the January 2026 start date.
Premises Manager Requirements
• Proven experience in a managerial premises/facilities role as the Premises Manager.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, contract management and compliance obligations for the Premises Manager.
• Flexible, hands-on approach and availability for pre-start briefings before January 2026, induction in January 2026, and to begin in post on January 2026.
Benefits & next steps
This Southwark Premises Manager role offers a competitive salary, leadership responsibility and the chance to influence how facilities support education. If you are a confident Premises Manager ready to start in January 2026, please apply and join a school committed to high standards and care for its community.
To be considered for this Premises Manager position, please forward an up-to-date version of your CV.