Premises Manager

Job description

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Premises Manager - Specialist SEN School - Croydon

Location: Croydon, CR0 - commutable from South Croydon, Thornton Heath, Purley, Norwood and surrounding areas

Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: November 2026

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (opening and closing responsibilities)

Setting: Specialist SEN School

Long Term Futures is recruiting a reliable, proactive and hands-on Premises Manager to oversee the day-to-day maintenance, security and safety of a specialist SEN school in Croydon, CR0.

Starting in November 2026, this full-time position is ideal for an experienced School Caretaker, Site Manager or Premises Officer who takes pride in maintaining a safe, secure and well-presented school environment.

About the Role

As Premises Manager, your responsibilities will include:

- Opening and locking the school premises each day, ensuring the site is secure

- Managing keys, alarms, access points and general site security

- Carrying out routine DIY jobs, minor repairs and general maintenance

- Completing daily site inspections and identifying potential hazards

- Ensuring the school meets relevant health and safety regulations

- Conducting and recording routine fire alarm, emergency lighting and other required safety checks

- Supporting risk assessments and maintaining accurate compliance records

- Monitoring the condition of classrooms, corridors, toilets and outdoor areas

- Supervising external contractors and ensuring safe working practices

- Supporting cleaning, waste management and general site upkeep

- Responding promptly to maintenance issues and emergencies

Ideal Candidate Profile

- Previous experience as a School Premises Manager, Site Manager, Caretaker or Facilities Officer

- Strong practical DIY and general maintenance skills

- Good understanding of health and safety procedures

- Confident carrying out minor repairs and identifying maintenance requirements

- Experience with school security, alarm systems and keyholding

- Knowledge of fire safety, risk assessments and premises compliance

- Flexible with working hours to accommodate school opening and closing

- Understanding of safeguarding and the importance of maintaining a safe environment for vulnerable pupils

Why Work with Long Term Futures?

- Full-time, long-term opportunity

- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement

- Access to relevant safeguarding and professional development training

Next Steps

If you're an experienced Premises Manager, School Caretaker or Site Manager looking for your next opportunity within education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by Hannah at Long Term Futures.

Long Term Futures is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.