Interim Premises Manager

Panoramic Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Panoramic Associates is recruiting a Premises Manager for a South East London school on an interim, on-site basis. The role requires being visible on site five days a week to manage day-to-day premises operations, respond to repairs, and maintain safety and compliance.

The ideal candidate will have proven premises management experience, strong hands-on maintenance skills, and a proactive approach to health and safety, with the ability to coordinate with staff and external contractors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Premises Manager / Facilities / Caretaker / Site Manager roles.
• Strong practical maintenance capability and confidence performing on-site repairs.
• Solid knowledge of health and safety responsibilities in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the school premises to ensure safety and operability.
• Carry out basic building repairs and maintenance across the school.
• Conduct regular site inspections and identify issues before failures occur.
• Coordinate and monitor reactive repairs and planned maintenance with contractors.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and maintain records.

Skills

Premises management

Maintenance

Health & Safety

Site inspections

Handyman skills

Job description

Premises Manager - School setting

South East London (Primarily on-site 5 days per week)

£250-£270 per day via an umbrella company

Contract ASAP - February

Panoramic Associates is currently working with a School based in South East London to facilitate the appointment of an experienced Premises Manager on an interim contract from ASAP through to February.

This is a practical, site-based role requiring a premises professional who can maintain a safe, well-run school environment. You will be visible on site day-to-day and will be expected to deal with building issues, minor repairs and maintenance tasks, while ensuring robust health and safety compliance and a strong focus on preventative maintenance. You will also have the support of a Premises Officer.

While the role is mainly on-site due to the operational nature of the post, there may be flexibility for occasional home working to complete paperwork and compliance documentation, with the expectation that time is managed effectively and site coverage is not impacted.

Responsibilities of the Role:

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the school premises, ensuring the site is safe, secure and fully operational.
• Carry out basic building / handyman repairs and maintenance tasks across the school.
• Conduct regular site inspections (including working at height where required, e.g. ladders/roof-level visual checks) and identify issues before they become failures.
• Coordinate and monitor reactive repairs and planned maintenance, escalating to contractors when appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation and maintain clear site records, checks and documentation.
• Proactively address hazards and maintenance risks, implementing preventative actions to reduce breakdowns and disruption.
• Work collaboratively with school staff to prioritise works and minimise impact on the school day.
• Work alongside and support the Premises Officer to ensure consistent site coverage and effective completion of tasks.
• Complete associated paperwork and compliance tasks, managing time to ensure both site needs and documentation requirements are met.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Proven experience in a Premises Manager / Facilities / Caretaker / Site Manager capacity (schools experience beneficial but not essential).
• Strong practical maintenance capability (builder/handyman skillset) and confidence completing repairs on site.
• A strong working knowledge of health and safety responsibilities in a regulated environment and the importance of compliance.
• A preventative mindset: able to identify early signs of wear/failure and take action before it becomes a bigger issue.
• Confidence completing inspections and practical tasks that may require working at height (where safe and appropriate).
• Reliability and commitment to being on-site 5 days per week (with limited flexibility for home working as required for paperwork).

Next Steps

This is a contract role from ASAP until February, offering £250 per day via an umbrella company. You will be required to be on site 5 days per week due to the practical nature of the role, with occasional flexibility for home working for administrative tasks where appropriate.