Premises Manager

The Society of Heads; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society of Heads is seeking a skilled Premises Manager to lead the Operations Department at Freemen’s School. This full-time role emphasizes maintenance, team management, and budget oversight at a historical site featuring notable facilities, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in premises management within an educational or similar setting.
• Recognized qualifications in building maintenance and health and safety.
• Ability to manage a team effectively and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of maintenance and administration of the school’s facilities.
• Management of a four-person team.
• Budget management and ensuring service delivery quality.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Budget Management

Education

Health and Safety Qualifications

Building Maintenance Qualifications

Job description

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, whilst focusing on quality of service delivery and ensuring best practice.

Details

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

Managing a team of four staff, the role requires strong leadership and the ability to prioritize. Recognized building maintenance and health and safety qualifications are essential, along with a good working knowledge of maintenance issues related to listed buildings and experience managing budgets.

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

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

This is a full-time, year-round role, requiring 37.5 hours per week. Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends for school events, as well as on-call duties on a rota basis, is necessary.

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

Closing date: 9am on 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, our location is in Ashtead, Surrey, near Epsom.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, expecting all staff and volunteers to 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.