senploy
School premises manager
SE1 7LE
Key information
- Pay
- £22 to £26 an hour
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted date
- 20 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Nov 2026
About this role
Premises Manager - SEN School - Lambeth
Location
Lambeth, South London
Position
Premises Manager
Contract
Full-Time, Temp to Perm
Hours
Monday to Friday - Two-Week Rotating Shift Pattern
Week 1
7:30am - 3:30pm
Week 2
10:00am - 6:00pm
Start Date
ASAP
Premises Manager - SEN School - Lambeth
We are currently recruiting for a highly experienced, proactive and reliable Premises Manager to join a welcoming SEN school based in Lambeth.
We are looking for a strong candidate who can confidently take ownership of the school's premises, oversee day-to-day site operations and ensure the building remains safe, secure and well-maintained.
Strong IT skills are essential, as the successful candidate will be expected to manage electronic records, maintenance systems, compliance documentation and administrative tasks.
This is an excellent full-time, temp-to-perm opportunity for an experienced Premises Manager looking for a long-term position within a school environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee the daily management, maintenance and security of the school premises.
Oversee the daily management, maintenance and security of the school premises.
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Ensure the school meets all health and safety, safeguarding and compliance requirements.
Ensure the school meets all health and safety, safeguarding and compliance requirements.
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Carry out regular site inspections, risk assessments and safety checks.
Carry out regular site inspections, risk assessments and safety checks.
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Coordinate repairs, maintenance works and external contractors.
Coordinate repairs, maintenance works and external contractors.
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Manage fire safety procedures, statutory checks and compliance records.
Manage fire safety procedures, statutory checks and compliance records.
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Use IT systems to maintain accurate records, reports and maintenance schedules.
Use IT systems to maintain accurate records, reports and maintenance schedules.
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Oversee cleaning standards and ensure all school facilities are maintained to a high standard.
Oversee cleaning standards and ensure all school facilities are maintained to a high standard.
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Respond promptly to site emergencies and maintenance issues.
Respond promptly to site emergencies and maintenance issues.
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Work closely with senior leadership to ensure the smooth running of the school site.
Work closely with senior leadership to ensure the smooth running of the school site.
Requirements
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Previous experience as a Premises Manager, Site Manager or Senior Caretaker is essential.
Previous experience as a Premises Manager, Site Manager or Senior Caretaker is essential.
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Strong IT skills are essential, including Microsoft Office and electronic record-keeping systems.
Strong IT skills are essential, including Microsoft Office and electronic record-keeping systems.
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Good understanding of health and safety legislation, fire safety and building compliance.
Good understanding of health and safety legislation, fire safety and building compliance.
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Experience managing contractors, maintenance schedules and site operations.
Experience managing contractors, maintenance schedules and site operations.
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Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads independently.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads independently.
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Confident, proactive and capable of taking full responsibility for school premises.
Confident, proactive and capable of taking full responsibility for school premises.
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Previous experience working within a school or SEN environment is highly desirable.
Previous experience working within a school or SEN environment is highly desirable.
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Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
Why Apply?
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Full-time position with a temp-to-perm opportunity.
Full-time position with a temp-to-perm opportunity.
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Consistent two-week rotating shift pattern.
Consistent two-week rotating shift pattern.
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Supportive SEN school environment.
Supportive SEN school environment.
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Opportunity to take ownership of a busy school site.
Opportunity to take ownership of a busy school site.
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Long-term career opportunity.
Long-term career opportunity.
We are particularly interested in experienced, hands-on Premises Managers who are confident with IT, highly organised and capable of managing a school site independently.
If you are interested, please apply with your updated CV.
If you have any questions please apply below.