Interim Premises Manager

Panoramic Associates Ltd; Greenwich; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Panoramic Associates Ltd in Greenwich is seeking an experienced Premises Manager for an interim contract on-site five days a week. The role is to oversee daily site operations, carry out basic repairs, and ensure health and safety compliance in a school environment.

You will work with the Premises Officer to maintain a safe, well-run site, with occasional flexibility for administrative tasks at home. The contract runs ASAP through 31 December 2026, with potential for temp-to-perm.

Qualifications

• Proven Premises/Facilities experience in a school or similar environment.
• Strong practical maintenance skills and confidence with on-site repairs.
• NEBOSH qualification or equivalent essential, with a focus on health & safety compliance.
• Ability to identify hazards and take preventative action.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of school premises to keep site safe and operational.
• Carry out basic building repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Conduct regular site inspections and coordinate reactive/planned maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and document checks.
• Work with staff to schedule works with minimal disruption.

Skills

Premises management

Facilities maintenance

Health & safety

Site inspections

Contractor coordination

Education

NEBOSH qualification

Facilities management qualification

Job description

Greenwich (Primarily on-site 5 days per week) Working hours 12pm-7pm.
£200-£230 per day via an umbrella company
Contract ASAP - December 31st 2026. (Potential for temp to perm)

Panoramic Associates is currently working with a School based in Greenwich to facilitate the appointment of an experienced Premises Manager on an interim contract from ASAP through to December 31st 2026.

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. NEBOSH qualification or equivelant essential.
• 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 £200-£230 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.