Premises Manager

Islington Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

London Living Wage

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Local discounts

Job summary

Islington Council's Packington Children’s Centre seeks a reliable Premises Manager to oversee safety, security, maintenance, and day‑to‑day operations of the building and grounds. The role requires managing contractors, completing routine maintenance, and ensuring health and safety obligations are met, with a split shift (7:30am–11:30am and 3:30pm–6:30pm).

The ideal candidate will be hands‑on, proactive, and capable of maintaining high standards while working within a diverse team.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing premises or similar facilities.
• Ability to plan workload and work on own initiative.
• Experience supervising cleaning staff and external contractors.
• Proactive and reliable with a high standard of workmanship.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the site each day and manage split shift timings.
• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs to the premises.
• Supervise cleaning staff and contractors to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Report defects and coordinate repairs with contractors as needed.
• Maintain awareness of the building’s physical condition and safety compliance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Health & safety

Contractor management

Facilities maintenance

Job description

About The Role

At Packington Children’s Centre, we offer combined care and education places for children from babies to 5 year olds.

We are seeking a reliable, proactive and highly organised Premises Manager to take overall responsibility for the safety, security, maintenance and day-to-day operational management of Packington Children’s Centre building and grounds. This is a key role within the centre, ensuring that our facilities provide a safe, clean, welcoming and compliant environment for children, families, staff and visitors.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, sets high standards for themselves and takes pride in their work.

The successful candidate will work a split shift, (7:30am-11:30am and 3:30pm-6:30pm) where you will be responsible for opening and securing the site each day, carrying out routine maintenance, managing contractors, and ensuring all statutory health and safety requirements are met.

You will undertake maintenance and repairs to the premises within the scope of a competent handyperson and be responsible for maintaining constant awareness of the physical condition of the building, furniture and equipment and where appropriate repairing, reporting defects or requisitioning work for repair.

The ideal candidate needs to be able to:

• Plan and organise workload across the site and to be able to work on their own initiative
• Working with people effectively and supervise cleaning staff and contractors
• Complete general maintenance and DIY to a high standard
• Be friendly and reliable
• Committed to maintaining the Centres premises and grounds to a high standard

You will be joining our dynamic Children’s Centre and be part of a diverse, supportive and experienced team working.

Packington Children Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t beclearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the boroughand as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, wehave to look after our people.

Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you

We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination.

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.

We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone’s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.

We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.

Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.

Pre‑Employment Checks

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre‑employment checks. These may include:

• Proof of address
• Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
• Right to work in the UK
• Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff, and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject to a enhanced DBS check with children barred list, and 5 years referencing.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.