School Premises & Safety Officer - Flexible Hours

eTeach UK Limited; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Company van for business use

Supportive and friendly team

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Lady Byron School is seeking a Premises Officer to manage and improve its estates across several Leicestershire sites. You will ensure safety, compliance and high-quality learning environments for autistic pupils, coordinating maintenance, security and contractor work.

You will oversee health and safety compliance, risk assessments and safeguarding expectations, while supporting estate development and space planning with the SLT. Flexible site presence is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in premises, site, facilities or estates management.
• Experience of carrying out maintenance and repair work.
• Experience of managing external contractors.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as the school's lead for premises-related health and safety matters.
• Support health and safety policy implementation and monitoring.
• Conduct site inspections and risk assessments.
• Maintain records relating to health, safety, maintenance and inspections.
• Coordinate compliance activities including fire safety, electrical, gas, PAT and emergency lighting checks.
• Manage site security, safeguarding, and access controls across multiple sites.
• Oversee maintenance tasks and coordinate reactive/planned works.
• Source quotations and supervise contractors to ensure value-for-money.

Skills

Premises management

Health and safety

Contractor management

Building maintenance

IT literacy

Job description

Lady Byron School is seeking a Premises Officer to manage and improve its estates across several Leicestershire sites. You will ensure safety, compliance and high-quality learning environments for autistic pupils, coordinating maintenance, security and contractor work.

You will oversee health and safety compliance, risk assessments and safeguarding expectations, while supporting estate development and space planning with the SLT. Flexible site presence is required.