Premises Manager

eTeach UK Limited; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent school in the UK is seeking a dedicated Premises Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure a safe, high-standard learning environment. The ideal candidate has experience in facilities management, knowledge of health and safety legislation, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary, paid holidays, pension benefits, and additional perks such as free lunches during term time.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Membership of a pension scheme

Life insurance

24/7 GP access

Free lunch and refreshments during term time

Qualifications

• Proven experience in site or estates management.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Ability to work independently and lead a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of buildings and grounds.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Manage contractors and lead a small team.

Skills

Facilities management

Health and safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Building maintenance

IT proficiency

Education

Relevant qualifications in facilities management

Job description

Premises Manager

Full Time – 40 hours per week

Salary £38k to £42k p/a (dependent on experience) plus overtime

Apply by 9am on 20th October 2025

Holy Cross Preparatory School is an outstanding independent school for girls aged from 3 to 11 years. Located conveniently just off Kingston Hill, we are a Catholic school with a caring and inclusive ethos. We have a beautiful eight-acre site and offer first rate facilities including a performing arts and sports hall, tennis and netball courts, a sports pavilion, and all-weather pitches.

Our dedicated and committed team work together to pursue excellence on every level. Our well behaved and curious girls not only achieve academic excellence; many excel in sport, music and art while growing as happy, well-rounded, confident, and curious young people. Our employees are extremely hardworking, highly motivated, and fully committed to life in a busy and thriving prep school.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced premises manager to lead our facilities team and ensure our school environment reflects the high standards that we uphold. The premises manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of our buildings and grounds, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, managing contractors, and leading a small team of facilities staff. You will play a key role in supporting school events and lettings, maintaining our beautiful site, and ensuring the smooth running of all premises-related services.

Key Requirements

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience in facilities management or health & safety
• Proven experience in site or estates management
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Practical skills in building maintenance and systems operation
• IT proficiency (email, spreadsheets, compliance systems)
• Ability to work independently and lead a team effectively
• Flexible with working hours, including evenings and weekends

Benefits

We value our employees and offer competitive salaries, generous holiday entitlement, membership of a pension scheme, life insurance and other wellbeing benefits such as 24/7 GP access. We have car-parking on site and provide a free lunch and refreshments during term time.

How to Apply

If you share our ethos, are passionate about education and would like to join our friendly and supportive team, please submit a fully completed school application form. Further details and the application form can be found on the school website vacancies page. Contact Lindsey Banks, Deputy Bursar if you wish to discuss this exciting opportunity.

We encourage early interest and applications and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Safeguarding

Holy Cross Prep are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Equality

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.