Premises Manager
| Posting date: | 22 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 February 2026 |
| Location: | BR1 5LE |
| Company: | Kier Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 9774 |
Summary
We're looking for a Premises Manager to join our Lewisham PFI Schools team based in London.
Location: Lewisham, London
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
As a Premises Manager, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our school environments are safe, functional and welcoming places for both students and staff. Working within our facilities team, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of school premises while fostering positive relationships with all stakeholders.
What will you be responsible for?As a Premises Manager, you'll be working within the Facilities Management team, supporting them in delivering exceptional premises management services across Lewisham PFI Schools. Your day to day will include:
-Managing all aspects of premises maintenance, conducting inspections and coordinating repairs while ensuring minimal disruption to school activities
-Implementing and maintaining robust health and safety protocols, including risk assessments and emergency procedures
-Leading and developing premises and cleaning staff, nurturing their talents and supporting their wellbeing
-Building collaborative relationships with school staff and maintaining open communication with all stakeholders
-Identifying opportunities for environmental sustainability and cost-effective improvements across the premises
What are we looking for?This role of Premises Manager is great for you if:
-You have experience in facilities management with strong knowledge of health and safety legislation
-You're a natural relationship builder who communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders
-You excel at prioritising workloads and can remain calm under pressure while balancing multiple responsibilities
-You have a collaborative leadership style and enjoy nurturing the development of your team
-You're passionate about creating welcoming, safe environments where learning can flourish
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
Location: Lewisham, London
Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role.
As a Premises Manager, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our school environments are safe, functional and welcoming places for both students and staff. Working within our facilities team, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day operations of school premises while fostering positive relationships with all stakeholders.
What will you be responsible for?As a Premises Manager, you'll be working within the Facilities Management team, supporting them in delivering exceptional premises management services across Lewisham PFI Schools. Your day to day will include:
-Managing all aspects of premises maintenance, conducting inspections and coordinating repairs while ensuring minimal disruption to school activities
-Implementing and maintaining robust health and safety protocols, including risk assessments and emergency procedures
-Leading and developing premises and cleaning staff, nurturing their talents and supporting their wellbeing
-Building collaborative relationships with school staff and maintaining open communication with all stakeholders
-Identifying opportunities for environmental sustainability and cost-effective improvements across the premises
What are we looking for?This role of Premises Manager is great for you if:
-You have experience in facilities management with strong knowledge of health and safety legislation
-You're a natural relationship builder who communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders
-You excel at prioritising workloads and can remain calm under pressure while balancing multiple responsibilities
-You have a collaborative leadership style and enjoy nurturing the development of your team
-You're passionate about creating welcoming, safe environments where learning can flourish
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
Rewards and benefitsWe're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.
Diversity and inclusionMaking Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.
Due to the nature of this role, you will also be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (applicants with convictions will be treated on a case-by-case basis. We do not discriminate based on an applicant's conviction history or the details of any convictions disclosed to us). Some roles may also be subject to further pre-employment checks.
We look forward to seeing your application to #joinkier.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.