Premises Manager - Private Prep School in Ealing

Premises Manager

Location: Ealing, West London

Salary: Competitive (Based on experience)

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP / Immediate

The Opportunity

Wayman Education is seeking an experienced and highly organized Premises Manager for an immediate start at a vibrant school in the London Borough of Ealing. This is a senior operational role perfect for a facilities professional who thrives on variety and takes pride in maintaining a safe, efficient, and inspiring learning environment.

The Role

As the Premises Manager, you will be the strategic lead for the school’s physical assets. You will move beyond day-to-day maintenance to manage statutory compliance, long-term estate planning, and a dedicated site team. Your work will ensure the school remains a first-class facility for students, staff, and the wider Ealing community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Estate Planning: Develop and implement a rolling program of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and capital improvement projects.

• Compliance Leadership: Ensure the site meets all legal requirements, including managing the Single Central Record for contractors, fire safety, water hygiene, and gas/electrical testing.

• Team Management: Lead, train, and mentor the site and cleaning teams, ensuring high standards of workmanship and productivity across the school.

• Contractor & Project Management: Act as the main point of contact for external vendors, overseeing large-scale building works from the initial tendering process to final sign-off.

• Environmental Sustainability: Drive initiatives to reduce the school’s carbon footprint, managing energy efficiency and waste reduction programs.

The School

This Ealing-based school is known for its ambitious leadership and a campus that blends historic architecture with modern extensions. You will join a senior support team that values the premises department as the foundation of the school’s daily success.

Why join this team?

• Professional Autonomy: Take full ownership of the premises budget and help shape the future look and feel of the school site.

• Supportive Leadership: Work directly with the School Business Manager who views the premises team as a strategic partner in the school's growth.

• Central Location: Excellent transport links via the Elizabeth Line, Central Line, and local bus networks, making it easily accessible from across West London.

• Stability and Growth: A permanent position in a secure environment with opportunities for further professional facilities management (FM) training.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Premises Management or a Senior Facilities role, preferably within an educational setting.

• Deep understanding of Health & Safety regulations (IOSH or NEBOSH certification is highly desirable).

• Experience in managing budgets and overseeing third-party service contracts.

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing a multi-disciplinary site team.

• Proficiency in using Facilities Management software or CAFM systems for tracking maintenance and compliance.

About Wayman Education

Wayman Education has over 20 years of experience in school recruitment. We specialize in matching operational leaders with schools that value their expertise in keeping the "engine room" of the institution running smoothly.

Apply Now

As this role is for an immediate start, we are eager to hear from qualified professionals who can hit the ground running.