Senior School Premises & Facilities Lead

Davenant Foundation School; Debden Green; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenant Foundation School is seeking a proactive facilities/estates assistant to support caretaking, maintenance, and site operations across the school premises. You will work with staff, contractors, and external providers, carrying out routine inspections, reporting defects, and helping coordinate maintenance works while upholding health and safety standards.

The role requires strong organisational skills, a reliable hands-on approach, and a commitment to a safe, welcoming environment for

Qualifications

• Relevant facilities, caretaking, maintenance, or estates-related qualification desirable (e.g. IOSH Working Safely).
• Demonstrable knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
• Evidence of ongoing professional development and commitment to continued training.
• Qualifications or training in pool maintenance desirable.

Skills

Communication

ICT skills

Organisational skills

Health & safety knowledge

Problem solving

Flexibility

Caretaking basics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance reporting systems

Job description

Davenant Foundation School is seeking a proactive facilities/estates assistant to support caretaking, maintenance, and site operations across the school premises. You will work with staff, contractors, and external providers, carrying out routine inspections, reporting defects, and helping coordinate maintenance works while upholding health and safety standards.

The role requires strong organisational skills, a reliable hands-on approach, and a commitment to a safe, welcoming environment for