Premises Officer

Catholic Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

St John Bosco College in Battersea is seeking a proactive Premises Officer to join our facilities team. The role involves maintaining a secure, well-managed school site, supporting the Facilities Manager and Premises Assistant, and helping coordinate works and events.

The post offers a 36-hour week with 32 days annual leave, salary of £31,980 on Scale 4, Point 7, and an Enhanced DBS check. Closing date 9 October 2026; interview date to be arranged.

Qualifications

• Maintain a secure and well-managed school site.
• Coordinate works and support school activities and events.
• Communicate effectively with staff, contractors and visitors.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare policies.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Facilities Manager and Premises Assistant.
• Develop skills in facilities management, health and safety and statutory compliance.

Job description

PREMISES OFFICER

Salary £31,980
Scale 4, Point 7

36 hours per week (30 mins lunch break)

All Year Round (32 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays)

Are you a reliable and motivated facilities or caretaking team member looking to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking a proactive Premises Officer to work alongside our Facilities Manager and Premises Assistant in maintaining a secure and well-managed school site. This varied, hands-on role offers the opportunity to develop skills in facilities management, health and safety and statutory compliance, supported by training and professional development.

In this key role, the successful candidate will demonstrate a practical and organised approach to site operations, with the ability to manage day-to-day tasks, coordinate works and support school activities and events. They will communicate effectively with a wide range of school stakeholders, including staff, contractors and visitors, and demonstrate clear and confident verbal communication skills.

The postholder will be a proactive, flexible and dependable individual, committed to maintaining a safe, secure and well-managed school environment in line with the school’s ethos and values. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated and collaborative team that is committed to making a positive impact on students. By joining St John Bosco College, you will be part of a group of staff invested in continual professional development, which makes this a great opportunity to further develop your skills.

Our Roman Catholic, Salesian school, in the heart of Battersea and strives to ensure that all its young people are given the opportunity and support they need to achieve their best, fulfil their true potential and go out into the world confident and ready to ‘earn their own bread’.

Closing date: 9AM Friday 9th October 2026

Interview Date: date to be agreed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

Headteacher: Paul Dunne BSc PGCE MA

St. John Bosco College

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