Senior Premises Officer

Avanti Schools Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Avanti Gardens School in Bristol seeks an experienced Senior Premises Officer for a part-time role (20 hours per week), Monday to Friday, 2:00pm to 6:00pm. You will lead premises, cleaning and caretaking staff, coordinate contractors and ensure a safe, well-maintained site for students and staff.

You will manage day-to-day operations, support budgets and procure essential services while working closely with the Principal and area managers to meet daily operational needs and health & safety

Qualifications

• Experience in a facilities management role within an educational setting.
• Experience leading a team including cleaners and caretakers.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to safeguarding and welfare of students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation, maintenance, security and safety of the school site.
• Lead and support premises, cleaning and caretaking staff, and contractors.
• Plan and monitor maintenance schedules, repairs and improvements.
• Support facilities budgets, procurement and capital projects.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on health & safety and lettings.

Skills

Team management

Health & safety

Communication

Independent work

Safeguarding

Facilities management

Job description

Please note: This is a part-time position of 20 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 2:00pm to 6:00pm.

Grade: Grade 4, £27,526 - £29,145 per annum, pro rata .Approximately £13,763 - £14,572 per annum (0.5 FTE)

About us and the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Premises Officer to join the team at Avanti Gardens School, Bristol, taking a lead role in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-managed school environment for our pupils, staff and visitors.

You will oversee the day-to-day operation of the site, supporting a team of premises and cleaning staff while coordinating maintenance, contractors and essential facilities services.

Working closely with the Principal, Business Support Manager and Area Site Manager, you will help ensure that the school’s facilities are maintained to a high standard, with repairs, planned maintenance and improvements completed efficiently and effectively.

You will also contribute to health and safety, site security, procurement, lettings and capital projects, helping to ensure the school is well prepared to meet its day-to-day operational needs.

This is an opportunity to use your facilities management experience, practical knowledge and leadership skills to make a visible difference to the school environment and play an important role in ensuring the site operates safely and effectively each day.

What will you do?

• Oversee the day-to-day operation, maintenance, security and safety of the school site, ensuring facilities are clean, well-maintained and fit for purpose.
• Lead and support premises, cleaning and caretaking staff, as well as contractors, ensuring work is completed safely and to a high standard.
• Plan and monitor maintenance schedules, repairs and improvements, identifying opportunities to enhance the school environment and ensure works are completed efficiently.
• Support facilities budgets, procurement and capital projects, including obtaining quotations and ordering essential supplies and consumables.
• Work closely with the Principal, Business Support Manager and Area Site Manager on health and safety, compliance, lettings and the wider operational needs of the school.

What are we looking for?

• At least 1 year of experience in a facilities management role.
• Experience managing a team, including cleaners and caretakers.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and other relevant legislation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.