Location
London

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£39,807 per annum

About the Role
Harris Primary Academy Peckham Park is a vibrant school at the heart of Peckham, known for its energy, ambition, and strong community spirit. We serve a richly diverse community with families speaking over 20 languages, reflecting the warmth, creativity, resilience, and sense of belonging that make Peckham special. Our core values of respect, responsibility, and resilience guide everything we do, fostering a culture where children feel safe, happy, and respected.

We are seeking a Premises Manager to lead the Premises Team responsible for the upkeep, maintenance, health and safety, and facilities management of the academy, working under the direction of the Estates Manager. This role involves managing the Senior Premises Officer and Cleaners, overseeing all premises-related activities, and ensuring the academy environment supports high-quality teaching and learning.

Key responsibilities include managing premises staff recruitment, training and performance; scheduling and supervising maintenance work; liaising with external contractors; overseeing building repairs and refurbishments; maintaining academy vehicles; supporting teaching staff with technical and craft needs; ensuring site security and safeguarding; managing community use and bookings; and reporting on health and safety matters to senior leadership.

Experience
- Considerable general maintenance experience
- Experience working in an inner city school or educational establishment with children and young people
- Successful experience managing a team of premises staff
- Experience managing premises budgets and obtaining best value for money
- Experience managing large building projects and a variety of events
- Experience dealing with external contractors and managing service level agreements

About you
- Strong supervisory and team management skills
- Ability to prioritise and schedule maintenance and repair work effectively
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of health, safety, security, and safeguarding
- Ability to liaise effectively with teaching staff and senior leadership
- Reliable, organised, and proactive in managing premises operations

Qualifications
- Relevant degree or equivalent qualification
- Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and requirements, with relevant training
- Sound training or experience in one or more of the following: plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems
- Knowledge of heating, ventilating systems and common malfunctions
- Understanding of maintenance and security systems and procedures
- Knowledge of procurement procedures for service level agreements
- Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards