Premises Manager job at Lambeth Full Time NEW

Job Title: Premises Manager

Location: Lambeth, London

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: June 2026

Hours: 8am-16:00pm

About Job Role

Complete Classroom Services are seeking a proactive, reliable, and skilled Premises Manager highly organised and proactive School Premises Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, and operational functionality of school premises.

This role requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and excellent project management skills to maintain a safe and conducive environment for students, staff, and visitors.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a caring and inclusive learning environment where the wellbeing of pupils is at the heart of everything we do. We are proud of our school community and are looking for someone who shares our commitment to providing a safe, supportive, and well-maintained environment for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

Duties

• Manage the daily operations of school premises, including maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections.
• Lead and supervise a team of maintenance staff, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to high standards.
• Coordinate scheduled maintenance programmes and emergency repairs to minimise disruption.
• Oversee electrical systems, mechanical equipment, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), ensuring they are functioning optimally.
• Read and interpret schematics for electrical and mechanical systems to facilitate troubleshooting and repairs.
• Develop and implement project plans for refurbishment or upgrade projects within the school premises.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular risk assessments.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs.
• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to procure necessary services or equipment.
• Monitor budgets related to premises management and optimise resource utilisation.

Qualifications

• Proven management experience with a strong background in supervising teams within a facilities or premises environment.
• Demonstrable project management skills with the ability to plan, execute, and oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Mechanical knowledge complemented by electrical experience; familiarity with programmable logic controllers (PLCs) essential.
• Ability to read technical schematics related to electrical and mechanical systems.
• Strong leadership qualities with excellent organisational skills.
• Experience in maintenance work or facilities management within an educational setting is desirable.
• Good communication skills in English, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations applicable to school environments. The ideal candidate will be committed to maintaining a safe, efficient, and welcoming school environment through effective management of all premises-related activities.

What We Offer:

• A full-time, Temporary/Permanent roles in a supportive and friendly school community
• The opportunity to make a real difference to children
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A varied and rewarding role with autonomy and purpose

To apply with your updated CV.