Senior Premises Officer

Teaching Vacancies; Stanmore; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension scheme

Well-being programs

Professional development opportunities

NUS Card and CSSC membership

Job summary

Avanti House Secondary School in Stanmore is seeking an experienced Senior Premises Officer to lead the day-to-day operations of the school premises, ensuring the site is safe, clean, well-maintained and fit for purpose.

You will supervise premises and cleaning staff, coordinate contractors, and develop maintenance plans while supporting budgets and resources. This is a role within the Avanti Schools Trust, offering development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills, written and verbal.
• 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.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Good organisational skills to meet deadlines and handle emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation, maintenance and security of the school premises to keep it safe and well‑maintained.
• Supervise, support and train premises and cleaning staff; oversee contractors and cleaning contracts.
• Develop and implement planned maintenance schedules and support facilities projects.
• Assist with facilities budgets, obtain quotations, coordinate works and order supplies.
• Oversee opening/closing and support lettings; work with senior team to meet operational needs and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Good communication

Health & Safety knowledge

Ability to work with minimal superv.

Organisational skills

Building maintenance procedures

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Numeracy and Literacy

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Avanti House Secondary School is seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Premises Officer to play a key role in maintaining a safe, welcoming and well-managed school environment.

You will lead the day-to-day running of the premises, overseeing maintenance, cleaning, site security and facilities operations, while supporting and coordinating staff and contractors.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised individual with strong facilities management experience to make a valuable contribution to the smooth and effective running of our school.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

• 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.

What 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 skills
• Understanding 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.

Why should you apply

This 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 development
• LGPS pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well‑being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)

Further information

Avanti 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 Inclusion

We 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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Avanti 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.