Premises Manager

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Ashtead; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Ashtead is seeking a Premises Manager to oversee the maintenance and administration of facilities, including a Grade II* listed manor house. This full-time role requires strong leadership skills and recognized qualifications in building maintenance and health and safety. Join a diverse Operations team with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing budgets.
• Understanding of maintenance issues related to listed buildings.
• Ability to manage a diverse team.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance, management, and administration of school services and facilities.
• Manage a team of four staff in the Operations Department.
• Ensure quality service delivery and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Building maintenance

Health and safety

Education

Recognised qualifications in building maintenance

Job description

Teaching careers in HMC independent schools

Freemen’s is looking for a Premises Manager to join our Operations Department. Reporting to the Director of Estates and Operations, the Premises Manager will be responsible for the maintenance, management, and administration of the School’s services and facilities, with a focus on quality service delivery and best practices.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Premises Manager to join the Operations Team as soon as possible.

The role involves managing a team of four staff, requiring strong leadership and prioritization skills. Recognised qualifications in building maintenance and health and safety are essential, along with a good understanding of maintenance issues related to listed buildings and experience managing budgets.

The successful candidate will join a diverse Operations team, including Maintenance, Grounds, and Commercial departments, with contracted services for Catering and Soft Services.

The Freemen’s estate at Ashtead Park features a variety of facilities, including a Grade II* listed manor house, recital hall, theatre, 57 acres of grounds, and sporting facilities.

This is a full-time, year-round position with 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends for school events and on-call duties is required.

Salary: £47,080 to £53,850 per annum, depending on experience.

Closing date: 9am Monday 16th June 2025.

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the application period. For questions or to discuss the role, please email [e-mail].

Note: Although part of the City of London Corporation, we are located in Ashtead, Surrey, near Epsom.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all community sections.

Address: 12 The Point, Rockingham Road, Market Harborough, Leicestershire, LE16 7QU.