Premises Officer

Opportunitiesthe Harris Federation; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Academy Beckenham is seeking a Senior Premises Officer to assist the Premises Manager with the effective management, organisation and supervision of all academy premises activities.

The role involves grounds maintenance, security procedures, opening/closing duties, health and safety compliance, lettings support, and liaison with Estates staff. A Level or equivalent and DIY/plumbing/heating knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.
• Training in plumbing, general/ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, or heating systems.
• Knowledge of heating, ventilation systems and common malfunctions.
• Knowledge of maintenance and security systems; supervisory skills.
• Understanding of cleaning methods and standards.
• Experience working in a school or educational establishment with children and young people.
• Considerable DIY experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain hard surface areas, litter control and daily bin emptying.
• Carry out daily grounds maintenance: grass cutting, pruning, weeding, planting.
• Maintain sports facilities and security procedures for buildings/grounds.
• Open/close buildings and grounds; be available for callouts as keyholder.
• Undertake cleaning duties as required and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Ensure maintenance of heating, lighting, ventilation, water supplies, drainage and sanitation.
• Carrying out improvements and maintenance to building fabric.
• Report defects to Estates Manager and assist with lettings setup and security patrols.
• Reinstating hired areas after lettings and ensuring access/exit routes are unobstructed.
• Manage mail/store deliveries and assist with furniture movement.
• Respond to staff/students/parents/contractors inquiries.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Supervisory skills

DIY experience

Building and maintenance understanding

Cleaning methods

Grounds maintenance

Security procedures

Alarm system operation

Education

A Level or equivalent

Tools

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to assist the Premises Manager in ensuring the effective management, organisation and supervision of all matters relating to, and all staff involved with, the Academy premises. The role is likely to suit a professional with experience in premises and facilities management and assistance either in a professional building or educational establishment. As Senior Premises Officer, you will join a dedicated team of professionals supporting the management of our academy premises.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that all hard surface areas and paths are kept free of litter, leaves, weeds and other debris at all times and that all litter bins are emptied daily
• Carrying out daily ground maintenance such as grass cutting, pruning, weeding, planting
• Marking and maintenance sports facilities
• Carrying out security procedures for the buildings and grounds, including operation of the alarm system
• Routine and non-routine opening and closing of the buildings and grounds
• Availability for telephone call-out at evenings and weekends as a keyholder
• Undertaking cleaning duties as required.
• Ensuring the maintenance and operation of heating, lighting, ventilation, water supplies, drainage and sanitation on site
• Carrying out improvements and maintenance to the building fabric as required
• Report any defects found to the premises or equipment to the Estates Manager
• Availability to undertake lettings of the premises, at evenings or weekends
• Ensuring that prior to lettings the premises are clean and in a satisfactory condition and that the required furniture and equipment is in place
• Attending during the whole period of the letting, carrying out frequent security patrols and securing the premises upon vacation by the hirer.
• Reinstating the area hired once the hirer has left the premises.
• Ensuring that adequate health and safety measures are taken at all times
• Reporting any health and safety breaches or defects to relevant staff
• In conjunction with relevant staff, checking call points, equipment and fire alarm on a regular basis, and maintaining suitable records
• Ensuring that all fire exits and accessible escape routes are maintained free of obstruction at all times
• Taking delivery of mail, stores materials and other goods and transporting them to the appropriate location
• Carry out the moving and setting up of furniture within the Academy as required.
• Dealing with appropriate enquiries from staff, students, parents, officers and other employees of the Academy, contractors, members of the public and lettings clients

Qualifications to A Level or equivalent

• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
• Sound training in one or more of the following; plumbing, general and ground maintenance, electrical/building maintenance, heating systems.
• Basic knowledge of the operation of heating, ventilating systems and common causes of malfunctions;
• Knowledge of maintenance and security systems and procedures Knowledge of supervisory skills;
• Understanding of appropriate cleaning methods and standards.
• Experience of working in a school or educational establishment with children and young people
• Considerable DIY experience

About Us

Harris Academy Beckenham is a happy, energetic and inclusive 11-18 academy which is widely recognised as one of the most successful and highest performing schools in Bromley. We retained our 'Outstanding' judgement in May 2023 following our previous 'Outstanding' inspection in June 2017. We are one of 52 schools in the country to retain this judgment.

The academy is oversubscribed with 1,500 applicants applying each year for 180 places. The academy has a reputation of excellence, high standards of discipline and behaviour and a proven track record of academic success with outcomes significantly above national averages across all measures.

In 2019 we were designated as a 'World Class' school because of the amazing work we do to develop students' skills, character and competencies which rival and compete with those students from the very best schools internationally. We have since been re-accredited in 2022, confirmation that our Academy is, and continues to be, World Class.

Summary

Are you looking to support your local academy? Join us as Senior Premises Officer at Harris Academy Beckenham.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, an Annual Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our website.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.