Premises Manager – Primary School – Enfield

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Paid to scale

A welcoming primary school in the London Borough of Enfield is seeking an experienced and proactive Premises Manager to oversee the management of its buildings and grounds. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong facilities management experience who enjoys leading a team while ensuring pupils and staff benefit from a safe, secure and well-maintained learning environment.

Working closely with the Headteacher and School Business Manager, you will take responsibility for the daily operation of the school site, managing maintenance programmes, health and safety compliance and future site improvement projects. The successful candidate will be organised, practical and committed to maintaining the highest standards across every aspect of the school premises.

This role offers genuine responsibility and the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the continued success of a thriving primary school.

School Information

This is a well-established primary school that is committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. The school has built strong relationships with families and the wider community while maintaining high expectations for behaviour, achievement and personal development.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, regular professional development and a collaborative culture where every member of staff is recognised for the valuable contribution they make to school life.

The school continues to invest in its facilities, outdoor learning spaces and health and safety procedures to ensure pupils enjoy an outstanding learning environment.

Premises Team

The Premises Team is responsible for ensuring the school site remains safe, compliant and fully operational throughout the year.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the daily operation of the school site.

• Leading the premises and cleaning teams.

• Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance.

• Managing contractors and external service providers.

• Overseeing statutory compliance checks.

• Maintaining health and safety procedures.

• Monitoring fire safety systems and emergency procedures.

• Preparing facilities for school events and community lettings.

• Managing premises budgets and quotations.

• Maintaining compliance records and site documentation.

• Planning future maintenance and improvement projects.

• Ensuring the school environment remains safe, secure and welcoming.

The successful candidate will join a supportive leadership team where organisation, professionalism and continuous improvement are highly valued.

Requirements

• Previous premises or facilities management experience.

• Experience leading a team.

• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.

• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.

• Good practical maintenance knowledge.

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

• Ability to manage contractors and budgets.

• Professional and proactive approach.

• Commitment to safeguarding.

• Ability to prioritise a varied workload effectively.

Application

To apply for this Premises Manager position, please send your CV as soon as possible.