Part Time Facilities Officer

Smart Hire; Far Cotton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in England is looking for a part-time Facilities Officer to ensure the campus is secure and well-maintained. Responsibilities include unlocking and locking buildings, managing daily upkeep, and providing support for school events. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience, qualifications in facilities management, and a flexible working approach. Comprehensive benefits include pension schemes, professional development opportunities, and employee wellness programs.

Benefits

Competitive terms and conditions of employment

Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme

Access to extensive professional development opportunities

Free life assurance benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount of up to 50% on fees for children

Free lunches during term time

In-school staff wellbeing activities

Interest-free loans for training

Cycle to Work scheme

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting.
• Experience of caretaking, plumbing, carpentry/joinery, painting, and IEE wiring regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Unlock and lock buildings and facilities as required.
• Maintain security of campus, buildings, and facilities.
• Carry out repairs and maintain equipment.

Skills

Team player

Flexible approach to working hours

Caretaking

Plumbing

Carpentry/Joinery

Painting

Education

Relevant qualifications in facilities or a related field

IOSHH

MIDAS

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive part‑time Facilities Officer to support the Senior Facilities Officer and Operations Supervisor in providing the school's support service, ensuring the campus is secure, safe, and maintained for pupils, staff and visitors in line with agreed service standards. This role is part‑time, working 11‑21 hours per week all year round.

Responsibilities

You will unlock and lock buildings and facilities as required, maintain security of campus, buildings and facilities, and deal with any breaches. You will undertake a maintenance plan as instructed, carrying out repairs, maintaining equipment, and overseeing the daily upkeep of heating, lighting, water, drainage and other services. You will provide support for lettings and school events, undertake cleaning duties and keep grounds tidy, including sweeping pathways and emptying litter bins daily. You will clean all school vehicles inside and out at least weekly, and prior to all excursions, promoting the school in a professional image, and will drive school vehicles as required.

Qualifications & Experience

Proven experience in a similar role, preferably within an educational setting. Relevant qualifications in facilities or a related field, including IOSHH and MIDAS (or willingness to undertake them). Experience of caretaking, plumbing, carpentry/joinery, painting and IEE wiring regulations is desirable. You must be a team player with a flexible approach to working hours; shift patterns vary depending on school needs.

Benefits

• Competitive terms and conditions of employment, salaries and pay progression
• Membership of the GDST flexible pension scheme
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
• Free life assurance benefit
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured, offering free 24‑hour counselling, wellbeing support and advice services
• Discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools
• Free lunches for all staff during term time (equivalent to at least £900 per year)
• In‑school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga, fitness classes, wellbeing walks
• Interest‑free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Good transport links and free parking

About the School

Northampton High School, part of the Girls' Day School Trust (GDST), is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra‑curricular activity. We offer a nursery, junior and senior school across one site and are proud to be at the forefront of education for girls, a strong voice in promoting opportunities for young women. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change; a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. GDST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.