Premises Manager

Remedy Education; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedy Education is recruiting a Premises Manager for a fantastic Primary school in Lewisham. You will oversee facilities, supervise cleaners and caretakers, and manage contractor work to ensure safe, secure buildings and smooth operations.

Ideal candidates will have school environment experience and hold a valid DBS (update service). Immediate interview and start are preferred, with full DBS checks required before start.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school setting is required.
• A valid enhanced DBS check is required before starting work.

Responsibilities

• Manage Cleaning and Caretaking staff across the school.
• Ensure projects are completed on time through effective communication with facilities teams.
• Act as keyholder and ensure security of the building and grounds.
• Take bookings for external users of school facilities.
• Oversee heating, lighting and alarms to ensure operation.
• Procure equipment orders for facilities across the school.

Skills

School experience

Facilities management

Contractor coordination

Keyholder duties

Education

DBS on update service

Job description

School Premises Manager required for a Primary school in Lewisham

At Remedy Education, we’re currently recruiting for a Premises Manager for a fantastic Primary school in Lewisham. If you’re a thorough premises manager with experience managing a Primary school, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role:

As the Premises Manager, you’ll be an experienced facilities professional who supervises work across the school with both external and internal contractors. You will have keyholder responsibility and will be expected to:

• Manage Cleaning and Caretaking staff across the school
• Ensure staff are completing projects effectively and communicating effectively in their roles
• Communicate effectively with the facilities team to ensure projects are completed on time
• Ensure the building and grounds are secure when not in use
• Take bookings for school facilities from outside users
• Ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are checked regularly to ensure they are operational
• Take responsibility for equipment orders involving facilities across the school

About you:

• Experience working within a school environment
• A valid DBS on the DBS update service
• Be available to interview and start immediately

All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.