Premises Manager

The Independent Schools Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school is seeking an experienced Premises Manager to join its Operations team. The role involves overseeing the maintenance and administration of a diverse range of facilities, ensuring safety and compliance, and managing a dedicated team. Candidates should possess relevant building maintenance qualifications and demonstrate leadership skills. This full-time role requires flexibility and offers a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Experienced in premises management and administration.
• Recognised qualifications in building maintenance and health and safety.
• Experience with managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance, management, and administration of services and facilities.
• Manage a team of four staff, ensuring quality of service delivery.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and on-call duties.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Health and Safety

Education

Building Maintenance Qualifications

Job description

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Premises Manager to join the Operations Team as soon as possible

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.

Managing a team of four staff, the role will require strong leadership and an ability to prioritise. Recognised building maintenance and health and safety qualifications are required, together with a good working knowledge of maintenance issues relating to listed buildings and experience of managing budgets.

The successful incumbent will join a diverse and multifaceted Operations team, consisting of Maintenance, Grounds and Commercial departments, with contracted services provided for Catering and Soft Services.

The Freemen’s estate at Ashtead Park, has a broad breath of facilities with a range of buildings including Grade II* listed manor house, recital hall, theatre as well as 57 acres of beautiful grounds and sporting facilities.

This is a full-time, year-round role with working hours of 37.5 hours per week. The role requires flexibility to work some evenings and weekends for key school events and on-call/call out duties on a rota basis.

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

Closing date: 9am Monday 16th June 2025

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time during the application period. If you would like to discuss the role or have any questions please email [e-mail]

(Please note that although we are part of the City of London Corporation we are located in Ashtead, Surrey, a few miles from Epsom)

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, 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 sections of the community.