Lead Facilities Assistant - Premier League Studios

Premier League Studios' Office Services team is seeking a Lead Facilities Assistant to support the launch and ongoing operations of a new, purpose-built facility opening at Olympia London in April 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive individual to join the Premier League Studios as we open our new facility and become an integral part of the day-to-day facility operations. Working closely with the Senior Office Manager, the Lead Facilities Assistant will lead the facilities assistant team, refine operations workflows, ensure the site runs smoothly and professionally, supporting a high-performing, welcoming, and safe environment for colleagues and visitors alike. 

This role would suit a capable, hands-on professional with a passion for scheduling and logistics, a commitment to high standards, and an interest in developing their operations and management skills.

Please note, this role will include weekend work once a month and will be part of a rotation shift pattern from 6AM-9PM on non-match days and until 1AM on match days.

Who we are

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries.

In November 2024, the Premier League announced it was establishing a new in-house media operations business launching at the start of the 2026/27 Premier League Season. Premier League Studios will be responsible for all international media content production and distribution, providing a best-in-class content service to the Premier League’s partners and millions of passionate fans around the world.

Premier League Studios is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership
  • Ensure the Facilities Management Office is always staffed.
  • Lead by example in the facilities team, ensuring all external contractors are greeted, supervised and maintain a high service level.
  • Assist the management of external contractor scheduling.
  • Ensure all meeting rooms, tea points, client spaces and On-Screen Team rooms are presentable, clean and requests are fulfilled.
  • Ensure the building systems and CCTV are functioning and monitored
  • Complete regular site inspections to flag any H&S and cleaning issues and adjustments.
  • Provide and manage effective handovers between Facilities Assistant shifts.
  • Update and maintain facility logs and facility handbook.
  • Assist with updating the office services pages on the staff intranet.
• Contractor/Supplier Management
  • Assist the Senior Office Manager with day-to-day external contractor bookings, supervising visits where necessary and sharing maintenance or facility instructions.
  • Monitor performance and service levels of external suppliers.
• Health and Safety
  • Work closely with the Senior Office Manager and Workplace Manager to maintain the Health and Safety requirements of the demise, ensuring the spaces and equipment are compliant.
  • Support fire safety processes, evacuations and staff training.
  • Update Health and Safety documents for the facility.
• Studios Culture
  • Champion creating a positive and inclusive work culture where all staff feel valued and comfortable, responding to staff needs, feedback and driving improvements.
  • Assist with the day-to-day operations of the facility under the Senior Office Manager and Workplace Manager, ensuring it runs efficiently, safely and to the highest standard of service and presentation.
• Supplies and Logistics
  • Complete workplace stock audits of consumables and office supplies.
  • Assist with placing catering orders for the team and set up.
• Development
  • Be proactive in development of management and organisation skills.
  • Provide feedback and suggest improvements to operational workflows and the workplace environment.

Role Requirement

• Previous experience working on receptions in corporate environments or customer service roles.
• Interest in Facilities Management.
• A logical person and eager to learn.
• Good communication skills – both verbal and written.
• Excellent administrative skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management skills.
• Hardworking, proactive and professional.
• Able to multi-task and prioritise.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• Comfortable using workplace tech (e.g. access control, room booking, visitor systems) and good understanding of IT.
• Takes pride in their attention to detail and building relationships with colleagues and suppliers.

Our commitment to safeguarding includes implementing robust safer recruitment procedures to assess the suitability of individuals applying for roles that involve work with children and adults who are or may be at risk of harm. For further information, please see our

Safeguarding Policy

and

Safer Recruitment Guidance.

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We will remove barriers that prospective candidates might face at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have a disability and would like the advert in an alternative format, or would like to talk about how we can adjust the interview process to best support you, please contact

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About The Premier League

The Premier League is home to some of the most competitive and compelling football in the world. The League and its Clubs use the power and popularity of the competition to inspire fans, communities and partners in the UK and across the world. The Premier League brings people together from all backgrounds. It is a competition for everyone, everywhere and is available to watch in over 900 million homes in 189 countries.

We have a wide variety of responsibilities. These include organising the competition and its Handbook as well as managing the centralised broadcast and commercial rights. The work we do in conjunction with the Clubs also goes far beyond the 90 minutes. We support and provide a framework for youth development, we protect the organisation’s intellectual property, support the wider game and community programmes, undertake international development work and liaise with governing bodies and other leagues. 

The Premier League is an equal opportunities employer and strives to create an inclusive culture where talent can flourish. We believe in the potential of everyone and open our doors to those who share those values. All appointments will be made based on merit; however, we particularly encourage applications from women, people from minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ people and disabled people.  

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