Premises Manager

Uniform Education; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Premises Manager to supervise day-to-day facilities operations and provide transport for students and staff. Responsibilities include maintenance, safety checks, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates must have a clean UK driving licence, experience in site management, and a proactive approach. This role is full-time with working hours from 07:30 to 15:45 Monday to Thursday and 07:30 to 15:30 on Fridays.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence with D1 category.
• Experience in facilities management, preferably in education.
• Knowledge of health & safety and safeguarding procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily site operations including maintenance and safety checks.
• Ensure safety and security of buildings and grounds.
• Drive vehicles to transport students and staff.
• Maintain records of vehicle checks and site inspections.

Skills

Proactive approach

Driving

Health & safety knowledge

Practical maintenance skills

Calm and flexible when supporting students

Job description

Premises Manager

Location: SE16

We are looking for a College Facilities Supervisor to work at our College in Bermondsey at Cherry Street Gardens, Bermondsey SE16.

The successful candidate will need to be proactive and dedicated as this is a dual‑role position that combines supervising the day‑to‑day facilities operations across the college site with providing reliable and safe transport for students and staff as required. It will play a key role in maintaining a safe, clean, efficient and compliant environment for learning, and ensure that our vehicles and facilities are well managed and complaint with health and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day‑to‑day site operations, including general maintenance, minor repairs, and safety checks.
• Ensure buildings and grounds are safe, secure, and accessible for students and staff.
• Manage contractor visits and ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and college policies.
• Drive college vehicles (including minibuses) to safely transport students and staff between sites or on trips.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle checks, maintenance, site inspections, and supplies.

Key Requirements:

• Full, clean UK driving licence (with D1 category and willingness to obtain MIDAS certification).
• Previous experience in facilities, premises, or site management, ideally in an education or care setting.
• Good working knowledge of health & safety, safeguarding, and building security procedures.
• Practical maintenance skills.
• A calm, flexible, and responsible approach when supporting vulnerable students and working across sites.
• DBS along with a Child and Adult Barring List check will be required.

The working pattern is 36 hours per week, 07:30 – 15:45 Monday – Thursday, 07:30 – 15:30 Friday, hour lunch break all year round.