Premises Officer

Education Week Jobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Annual loyalty bonus

Pension scheme with generous employer/

Job summary

Harris Federation is seeking a proactive Premises Officer to ensure our site remains safe, secure and well maintained for staff, students and visitors.

You will maintain security, carry out general maintenance, liaise with contractors and keep welfare facilities stocked and compliant.

We offer strong development, loyalty bonus, generous pension, generous leave and a supportive, inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or educational setting.
• Strong health and safety knowledge.
• Maintenance, repairs and grounds maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of site security systems and premises management.
• Experience supervising contractors and monitoring works on site.
• Strong DIY and general maintenance skills.
• Understanding cleaning standards and site presentation.
• Ability to identify and coordinate maintenance issues and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, secure and compliant environment.
• Provide site security, including opening, closing and monitoring access.
• Carry out general maintenance, repairs and decorating to high standards.
• Liaise with and supervise contractors to ensure safe, effective work.
• Maintain site grounds, keeping external areas tidy and litter-free.
• Monitor welfare facilities and replenish supplies as required.
• Conduct regular site inspections and address safety issues promptly.
• Set up and clear furniture/equipment for events and meetings.
• Report maintenance issues to the Operations Manager.
• Identify, mitigate and escalate health and safety risks as appropriate.
• Respond to accidents and spills, ensuring areas are safe.
• Maintain records using EVRY and assist the wider operations team.
• Provide occasional support across other Harris sites when needed.

Skills

Health and safety knowledge

Premises management

DIY and maintenance

Contractor supervision

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Experience in school premises management

Trade/maintenance qualification

Health and safety training

Tools

Site security systems

EVRY compliance records

Building services knowledge

Job description

WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Premises Officer to help ensure our site remains safe, secure and well maintained for staff, students and visitors.

MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining a safe, secure and compliant environment by adhering to health and safety policies and procedures
• Providing site security, including opening, closing and monitoring access to the building
• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and decorating to ensure high standards across the site
• Liaising with and supervising contractors to ensure work is completed safely and effectively
• Maintaining the site grounds, keeping external areas clean, tidy and free from litter
• Monitoring and maintaining welfare facilities, including replenishing essential supplies as required
• Conducting regular site inspections and addressing maintenance or health and safety issues promptly
• Setting up and clearing furniture and equipment for events, meetings and activities
• Reporting maintenance issues, defects and repairs to the Operations Manager
• Identifying, mitigating and escalating health and safety risks as appropriate
• Responding to accidents, spillages and other site incidents, ensuring areas are cleaned and made safe
• Maintaining accurate site and compliance records using EVRY
• Supporting the wider operations team and undertaking additional duties as required
• Providing occasional support across other Harris sites when needed

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working in a school, educational setting or a similar premises, facilities or site management role
• A sound understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices
• Practical experience in maintenance, repairs, grounds maintenance, building services or a related trade
• Knowledge of site security systems, procedures and premises management
• Experience of supervising contractors and monitoring works on site
• Strong DIY and general maintenance skills
• An understanding of cleaning standards and effective site presentation
• The ability to identify, report and coordinate the resolution of maintenance issues and structural repairs
• Experience of monitoring stock levels and ordering materials and supplies
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads effectively
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a professional and customer-focused approach
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends where required
• The ability to respond calmly and effectively to emergencies and urgent site issues
• The physical capability to undertake manual handling and other site-based duties appropriate to the role
• A commitment to maintaining a safe, secure and welcoming environment for staff, students and visitors

OUR VISION & VALUES

Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.

We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans