Premises Manager in London

At Packington Children’s Centre, we offer combined care and education places for children from babies to 5 year olds. We are seeking a reliable, proactive and highly organised Premises Manager to take overall responsibility for the safety, security, maintenance and day-to-day operational management of Packington Children's Centre building and grounds. This is a key role within the centre, ensuring that our facilities provide a safe, clean, welcoming and compliant environment for children, families, staff and visitors.

We are looking for someone who is flexible, sets high standards for themselves and takes pride in their work. The successful candidate will work a split shift, (7:30am-11:30am and 3:30pm-6:30pm) where you will be responsible for opening and securing the site each day, carrying out routine maintenance, managing contractors, and ensuring all statutory health and safety requirements are met.

You will undertake maintenance and repairs to the premises within the scope of a competent handyperson and to be responsible for maintaining constant awareness of the physical condition of the building, furniture and equipment and where appropriate repairing, reporting defects or requisitioning work for repair.

The ideal candidate needs to be able to:

• Plan and organise workload across the site and to be able to work on their own initiative
• Work with people effectively and supervise cleaning staff and contractors
• Complete general maintenance and DIY to a high standard
• Be friendly and reliable
• Be committed to maintaining the Centre's premises and grounds to a high standard

You will be joining our dynamic Children’s Centre and be part of a diverse, supportive and experienced team working.

Packington Children Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact: Louise Keane (Head of Nursery) or Ana Sevilla (Executive Head of Nursery).

Our staff benefits include:

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion.

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.

We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve.

Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:

• Proof of address
• Evidence of any name changes (if applicable)
• Right to work in the UK
• Overseas criminal record check (if applicable)
• Satisfactory references
• Occupational Health clearance
• Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
• DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable)

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.