Premises Officer | Secondary School | Fulham

Premises Officer – Full-Time
Location: Fulham
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
School Type: Independent Secondary School

A well-established independent secondary school in Fulham is seeking to appoint a reliable Premises Officer to support the day-to-day management of the school buildings and grounds. This is a varied, practical role suited to someone who takes pride in maintaining safe, clean, and well-functioning facilities.

Working alongside the wider premises team, you will help ensure the school site remains operational and ready for daily use.

Key Areas of Responsibility

The Premises Officer will support the smooth running of the site by maintaining facilities and responding to routine operational needs.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening and closing the school site

• Carrying out routine inspections of buildings and equipment

• Completing basic maintenance and minor repair work

• Monitoring fire alarms, security systems, and lighting

• Supporting room setups for lessons and school events

• Supervising contractors working on site

• Maintaining cleanliness and safety across outdoor areas

You will also support health and safety routines by identifying potential hazards and reporting maintenance concerns.

About the Setting

This independent school in Fulham operates across a well-maintained site and places strong emphasis on presentation and safety. The premises team works to ensure classrooms, offices, and shared areas are kept to a high standard throughout the school week.

The role includes both reactive and planned maintenance work, meaning flexibility and organisation are essential. Staff across departments rely on premises support to maintain a safe environment for students and visitors.

You will be expected to work both independently and as part of a small site team.

What We're Looking For

This role is well suited to someone with practical maintenance experience and a proactive approach to site management.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous experience in premises, caretaking, or maintenance roles

• Ability to carry out basic repairs safely

• Awareness of health and safety procedures

• Good organisational and time management skills

• Reliability and attention to detail

• Confidence working independently when required

Experience within a school or similar environment would be advantageous.

Application Process

If you are interested in this Premises Officer role in Fulham, please send your CV to apply. The school is reviewing applications as they are received and aims to appoint promptly to support an ASAP start for the successful candidate.