Senior Premises Officer

Eteach UK Ltd; Leicester Forest East; In loco; GBP 28.000 - 29.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

LGPS pension scheme

O2 discounts

Specsavers eye test vouchers

NUS Card eligibility

CSSC membership

Well-being programs

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

Avanti Fields School is seeking a Senior Premises Officer to lead day-to-day site operations, maintain buildings and grounds, and coordinate cleaning teams and contractors. You will support security, health and safety compliance and help plan maintenance projects to keep the site safe and welcoming.

Working with the Principal and premises colleagues, you will ensure resources are used effectively and events run smoothly, including open evenings and weekend activities where required.

Competenze

• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Numeracy and Literacy.
• General knowledge of building maintenance procedures and relevant skills.
• Understanding of Health and Safety and security issues.
• Good communication skills; written and verbal.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good organisational skills- ability to meet deadlines and make decisions in emergencies.

Mansioni

• Maintain the school's premises, grounds and car park in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
• Receive, sort, distribute and dispatch incoming goods and mail, excluding specialist equipment.
• Set up rooms, furniture and equipment for scheduled activities and events.
• Monitor the school car park and enforce authorised use.
• Open and close the school premises, ensure security and manage equipment according to procedures.

Conoscenze

Good communication

Health & safety awareness

Organisational skills

Ability to work with minimal superv.

Formazione

NVQ Level 2 in Numeracy and Literacy

Descrizione del lavoro

EmployerAvanti Fields SchoolLocationLeicester, LeicestershireContract TypePermanentHoursFull TimeSalaryRefer to the advertPosted3rd November 2026Start Date23rd November 2026Expires12th November 2026 11:59 PMContract TypePermanentStart Date23rd November 2026Job ID1582246Job Reference692Start Date23rd November 2026Contract Type :PermanentJob ID: 1582246Grade: Grade 4, £27,526 - £29,145 per annumAbout The RoleAt Avanti Fields, a safe, clean and well-maintained school environment is essential to creating the best possible experience for our students, staff and visitors. We are looking for a dedicated, proactive and organised Senior Premises Officer to take pride in our facilities, lead day-to-day site operations and ensure our buildings and grounds are maintained to a high standard.In this varied and hands-on role, you will oversee premises maintenance, coordinate cleaning teams and contractors, support site security and ensure that all facilities meet the required health and safety standards. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the school site, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting maintenance projects that enhance our facilities.Working closely with the School Principal, Business Support Manager, Area Site Manager and wider premises team, you will help ensure that resources are used effectively and that the school's operational needs are met. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong facilities management skills, good communication and organisational abilities, and a commitment to creating a safe, welcoming and well-maintained environment where our school community can thrive.What will you do?Maintain the school's premises, grounds and car park in a clean, tidy and safe condition, including litter collection, sweeping, weed control, emptying external bins and responding to adverse weather conditions through snow clearance and gritting as required.Receive, sort, distribute and dispatch incoming goods and mail, ensuring deliveries are directed to the appropriate departments, excluding specialist equipment and sensitive materials managed by the relevant departments.Set up rooms, furniture and equipment for scheduled activities, meetings and school events, including open evenings and weekend events as required.Monitor the school car park at designated intervals, ensuring that parking is restricted to authorised users in accordance with the school's procedures.Open and close the school premises as required, ensuring buildings are secure, access arrangements are managed appropriately, and all necessary equipment and facilities are switched on or off in accordance with school procedures.Why should you applyThis is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing Multi Academy Trust with schools based in London, the midlands and the South West of England. All Avanti schools provide pupils with an outstanding education rooted in the inclusive and distinctive Avanti Schools ethos of educational excellence, character development, and spiritual insight.Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:Great opportunities for professional developmentLGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchersEligible for NUS Card and CSSC membershipWell-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)Cycle-to-work SchemeWhat are we looking for?Good communication skills; written and verbal.NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Numeracy and Literacy.General knowledge of building maintenance procedures and relevant skillsUnderstanding of Health and Safety and security issues.Ability to work with minimal supervision.Good organisational skills- ability to meet deadlines and make decisions in emergencies.Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.Further informationPre-employment checksAvanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.Diversity and InclusionWe want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.