Premises Manager / Facilities Manager

A large, well-established academy in South East London is seeking an experienced Premises Manager to lead site operations across a multi-site setting. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive facilities professional to oversee maintenance, compliance, health & safety, security, and premises staff. About the role We are recruiting for a Premises Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of school facilities, ensuring buildings and grounds remain safe, secure, compliant, and well-maintained. The successful candidate will lead a premises team, manage contractors, oversee planned and reactive maintenance, support health and safety compliance, and contribute to the smooth running of a busy educational environment. This role also involves budget management, site security, facilities planning, and supporting lettings and community use. This is a full-time, permanent position starting as soon as possible. About the school This opportunity is based within a successful and ambitious all-through academy in South East London. The school serves a diverse local community and benefits from modern facilities, excellent transport links, and a strong leadership team committed to staff development and continuous improvement. Staff are supported through ongoing professional development opportunities and are encouraged to progress within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. Requirements To be considered for the role of Premises Manager / Facilities Manager you will: Previous experience managing premises, facilities, estates, or site teams Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and compliance Experience overseeing contractors and maintenance programmes Budget management experience Knowledge of building services, maintenance, and security systems Experience supervising staff and managing workloads The ability to respond to site emergencies when required Experience within a school, academy, college, or similar environment is desirable Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are: Relevant premises, facilities, estates, or site management experience Experience supervising staff and contractors Sound understanding of health & safety requirements and building compliance Experience managing maintenance programmes and site operations Relevant qualifications, training, or equivalent professional experience in facilities, estates, or building management. #smartsupport