Head of Premises & Facilities
Based: London
Salary: up to £75,000
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday
Do you have experience in Facilities or Premises Management across multiple sites?
Are you confident managing supplier relationships?
Are you a natural communicator with experience leading a positive team?
Then join our team as a Head of Premises & Facilities, based on our London campus.
We’re looking for a Head of Premises and Facilities Management who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on management. You’ll oversee the operations and development of our campus locations and office space, creating safe, welcoming, and well-managed environments for our students, staff, and visitors.
This is both a strategic and practical role: you’ll be leading on our premises strategy (including planning for a move or consolidation) while ensuring that the essentials, from health and safety compliance to day-to-day facilities, are consistently well managed.
You’ll also lead a small, friendly team of receptionists helping them deliver a professional and supportive service across our sites.
What you’ll do
Strategic leadership
* Develop and deliver a clear premises and facilities strategy aligned with Walbrook’s growth plans.
* Lead on projects such as site moves, refurbishments and improvements to space utilisation.
* Work closely with senior colleagues to ensure our physical spaces reflect our educational mission and values.
Operational oversight
* Ensure all sites operate safely, efficiently and in full compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
* Oversee all relevant contractor relationships.
* Manage premises budgets and ensure best value from suppliers and service contracts.
* Keep business continuity and emergency plans up to date and effective.
Leadership and collaboration
* Manage and support a small team of reception staff, promoting excellent service and teamwork.
* Work collaboratively with academic, operational, and IT teams to make sure facilities support effective teaching, learning, and flexible working.
* Be a visible and approachable presence across our sites, responding to facilities needs and ensuring our spaces are positive and productive environments.
About you
You’ll bring a blend of strategic insight and practical experience; someone who can think ahead while also making sure things run smoothly today.
We’re looking for someone who:
* Has solid experience in facilities or premises management in Higher Education, ideally across multiple sites.
* Can lead on major projects such as office/campus moves or refurbishments.
* Understands health and safety and compliance requirements.
* Is confident managing budgets and supplier relationships.
* Is a natural communicator who can build positive relationships across the organisation.
* Has experience leading small teams and enjoys helping others grow.
It would be great if you also have:
* A NEBOSH or IOSH qualification (or equivalent).
* An interest in sustainability and how we can make our spaces greener and more efficient.
What we offer
* A supportive and inclusive culture
* 28 days of annual leave per annum, plus extra days off for Christmas and your birthday
* ‘Work your Way’, focusing on output and not hours
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
* Private medical insurance
* A focus on wellbeing through our Wellbeing Group and initiatives, including a biannual 3 hour wellbeing pass
* Perkbox membership offering a range of employee benefits and discounts
* Peace of mind with our life assurance policy of up to 8 x Basic Salary
We support our staff to create work-life balance which works for them and welcome candidates looking for career flexibility. We are open to discussing flexible working at interview stage.
For regulatory purposes, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a Basic DBS (criminal record) check.
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To apply please submit your CV with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role to recruitment@walbrook.ac.uk. Please note that CVs without a covering letter will not be considered.
Please note that depending on number of CVs we receive; we may close the advert early. Due to the high volumes we receive, it may not be possible to respond to all applicants who are unsuccessful.
As part of your salary and benefits package, you’ll receive:
* Buddy scheme
* Buying and selling of annual leave (discretionary and decided on an annual basis)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Generous holiday entitlements, which increase after 2 years service and after 5 years’ service
* Employee assistance scheme
* Employee Volunteering Scheme allowing one free day per year for volunteering
* Exceptional absence days
* Flexible working arrangements
* Free eyesight tests and vouchers towards the purchase of glasses
* Life insurance
* Mentor scheme
* Occupational sick pay
* Onboarding Promise
* Paid time off for appointments
* Pension plan
* Perkbox membership offering employee benefits and discounts
* Private Medical insurance (dependent on job family)
* Season ticket and health club interest-free loans (after successful probation)
* Service recognition
* Social activities
* Training and development opportunities
* ImpAct group (focusing on sustainability)
* Social Committee (events include bowling, karaoke, games nights, quizzes and Summer and Christmas parties)
* Wellbeing Group ( We have worked towards a Wellbeing commitment and activities have included Pilates; Massages; Mindfulness; celebrated Mental Health Week; Breakfast Mornings;Tea and Cake afternoons etc.)
* Business Member with The Marlowe Theatre
Closing date: 25 November 2025
Interviews: TBC