School premises manager

Premises Manager - SEN School - Lambeth

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

Premises Manager - SEN School - Lambeth

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.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Why Apply?

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