Premises Manager

The Premises Manager (PM) is a new role at Chelsea Physic Garden. They are responsible for
ensuring that all built structures and their supporting infrastructure is maintained and cared
for. The PM is responsible for preparing and maintaining a comprehensive Maintenance Schedule
for the site at a small but busy site.

The operational priority of the PM is focused on the building fabric, public spaces, cleaning
provision, plant maintenance, site equipment and core services, including, but not limited to,
drainage, water, electrical and gas supply. They will be responsible for ensuring the annual
and cyclical testing schedule such as PAT, emergency lighting, gas safety and legionella. The
PM ensures that works are delivered in a manner that ensures CPG is health and safety
compliant.

The PM will develop an understanding of the built structures and their supporting facilities,
they will map these and prepare a comprehensive Manual of Services and facilities that is
available for all users. They will develop relationships with contractors so that there are
comprehensive on call services available for emergencies. They will ensure that on site staff
are trained and know where key isolators for things like water, electricity and gas in an
emergency.

The PM will support organisational planning currently being undertaken of the CPG Masterplan.
The Masterplan sets the organisational vision for the next 50yrs and will, when implemented (in
stages subject to funding) improve physical infrastructure and facilities for all users, in
order to create a “Garden for All”. As part of the project team the PM will contribute to the
technical improvement of CPG’s premises, and plan large scale maintenance projects to be
incorporated into the Masterplan.

The role will include some out of hours on call responsibilities, and regular Sunday working
(approximately 1 in 5) as part of the Duty Management Team.