School Facilities & Safety Lead

Avanti House Secondary School; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

O2 discounts

Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

NUS Card and CSSC membership

Well-being programs

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Job summary

Avanti House Secondary School is seeking an experienced Senior Premises Officer to oversee the daily operation, maintenance, security and facilities within the school. You will lead a small team of premises and cleaning staff, coordinate contractors, manage budgets and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

You will work closely with the School Principal and Business Support Manager to deliver a safe, well-maintained environment that supports teaching and learning.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Numeracy and Literacy.
• General knowledge of building maintenance procedures.
• Understanding of Health and Safety and security issues.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation, maintenance and security of the school premises, ensuring the site is clean, safe, well-maintained and fit for purpose.
• Supervise, support and train premises and cleaning staff, as well as oversee contractors and cleaning contracts to ensure consistently high standards of service.
• Develop and implement planned maintenance schedules, identify opportunities for improvement and support facilities projects, repairs and site upgrades.
• Assist with facilities budgets, obtaining quotations, coordinating in-house works, ordering essential supplies and ensuring resources are used effectively.
• Oversee the opening and closing of the school, support lettings arrangements and work closely with the School Principal, Business Support Manager and Area Site Manager to meet the school's operational needs and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Skills

Good communication

Organisational skills

Decision making in emergencies

Ability to work with minimal supervisi

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy

Job description

Avanti House Secondary School is seeking an experienced Senior Premises Officer to oversee the daily operation, maintenance, security and facilities within the school. You will lead a small team of premises and cleaning staff, coordinate contractors, manage budgets and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

You will work closely with the School Principal and Business Support Manager to deliver a safe, well-maintained environment that supports teaching and learning.