Senior School Premises & Facilities Lead

eTeach UK Limited; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti Fields is seeking a Senior Premises Officer to lead day-to-day site operations and keep buildings and grounds in top condition. The role covers premises maintenance, cleaning coordination, security support and health and safety compliance, with a focus on creating a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

Working closely with school leaders and the premises team, you will oversee open evenings and events, manage resources efficiently and drive improvements across the site.

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 - ability to meet deadlines and make decisions in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Building maintenance

Health and safety

Minimal supervision

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 (Numeracy & Literacy)

Job description

Avanti Fields is seeking a Senior Premises Officer to lead day-to-day site operations and keep buildings and grounds in top condition. The role covers premises maintenance, cleaning coordination, security support and health and safety compliance, with a focus on creating a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

Working closely with school leaders and the premises team, you will oversee open evenings and events, manage resources efficiently and drive improvements across the site.