Premises Manager - Primary School - Camden

Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Dependent on experience

Premises Manager

A successful Primary School in the London Borough of Camden is seeking an experienced Premises Manager to oversee the management of its school site on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a practical and proactive professional who is committed to maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the school's buildings and grounds while leading the premises function and ensuring the site remains fully operational throughout the year.

Working closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager, you will oversee planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs, contractor management, cleaning services and statutory compliance. You will ensure all health and safety inspections are completed on time, maintain accurate compliance records and manage maintenance schedules across the site.

Responsibilities include supervising premises staff, coordinating servicing programmes, monitoring premises budgets, managing external contractors and ensuring facilities are prepared for assemblies, school performances, parents' evenings and community events. You will also identify opportunities to improve the school environment through preventative maintenance, sustainability initiatives and long-term improvement projects.

The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, strong organisational abilities and previous experience managing premises or facilities within a school or similar environment. You will take pride in maintaining a high-quality site that supports outstanding teaching and learning.

School Information

This is a well-established Primary School with a strong commitment to providing a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their very best.

The school has developed a welcoming community built upon positive relationships, high expectations and excellent pastoral care.

Children are respectful, enthusiastic and eager to learn, creating a calm and purposeful atmosphere throughout the school.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, collaborative working relationships, excellent facilities and a clear commitment to ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Previous Premises or Facilities Management experience

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation

• Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes

• Excellent leadership and organisational skills

• Good practical maintenance knowledge

• Budget management experience desirable

• Commitment to maintaining a safe learning environment

Application

To apply, please send your CV as soon as possible.