Premises Manager

Join Our Team as a Premises Manager!

Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of education? We’re on the lookout for a Premises Manager to join our dynamic Lewisham Schools team based in Lewisham. This is your chance to play a vital role in ensuring the safety and optimal functioning of school premises!

Location:

Lewisham

Hours:

40 hours per week

Please note: We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship for this role.

Your Role and Responsibilities

As a Premises Manager, you will be an integral part of our Facilities team, delivering high-quality premises management services. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Conducting regular site inspections and coordinating repairs and maintenance to ensure minimal disruption to school activities.
• Managing health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, contractor operations, and emergency procedures.
• Overseeing reactive and planned maintenance in line with contract SLAs through the CAFM system.
• Providing leadership and guidance to Premises Officers and Cleaning Staff, identifying training and development opportunities.
• Building positive relationships with school staff and stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact for premises-related queries.

What We’re Looking For

This role is perfect for you if:

• You have proven experience as a site-based FM Manager with strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate teams.
• You possess comprehensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and facilities management best practices.
• You’re skilled at building and maintaining positive client relationships while balancing contractual requirements.
• You hold a Full driving licence and are proficient in MS Office and CAFM systems.

Rewards and Benefits

We’re proud to offer our amazing team a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. Explore the opportunities that await you!

Diversity and Inclusion

At Kier, making our workplace diverse and inclusive is a top priority. We’re committed to continuous improvement and value the contributions of our employees in shaping our diversity and inclusion initiatives.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. We treat applicants with convictions on a case-by-case basis and do not discriminate based on conviction history.

We can’t wait to see your application! Join us at Kier and be part of something great!