Site Officer

MyNewTerm; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme (LGPS/TPS)

Life cover (3x pensionable pay)

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD opportunities

Job summary

The Kingfisher School is seeking a Site Officer to provide comprehensive operational support for a safe, well-functioning site. You will oversee security, lighting, heating, cleaning, and general maintenance across the academy, performing plant and equipment tasks, porterage and handyperson duties.

Key responsibilities include statutory testing, alarm systems liaison, minor repairs, and timely reporting of issues.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths/English at grade C or above or equivalent
• Maintenance/trades qualification or willingness to work towards
• IOSH or equivalent health and safety qualification
• Experience of caretaking and cleaning duties

Responsibilities

• Complete statutory and routine testing to manufacturers’ standards with records
• Maintain security across academy premises and liaise with security services
• Carry out minor plumbing, joinery, decorating, plastering and electrical tasks
• Identify and report repairs or replacements requiring action

Skills

Maths & English GCSE

Maintenance qualification

Health & Safety IOSH

Caretaking experience

Education

Maths & English GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Site Officer

Location: The Kingfisher School

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to step into a rewarding role within one of our dynamic national teams? Whether your expertise lies in Finance, Estates, IT, Operations, or People, we believe in harnessing innovation and collaboration to drive excellence across our trust. We are excited to welcome passionate professionals who want to make a meaningful impact.

Our national teams play a vital role in supporting academies across England. You’ll join a dedicated network that helps shape the educational experience of thousands of children - because their success is at the heart of everything we do.

Join our academy team as a Site Officer, providing comprehensive operational support across The Kingfisher. You’ll oversee site security, lighting and heating systems, cleaning, general maintenance, plant and equipment, porterage and handyperson duties, helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and well-functioning environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Complete statutory and routine testing as and when required to manufacturers’ standards ensuring record keeping is up to date using appropriate computer software, including boilers, sprinklers, fire alarms, emergency lighting, etc.
• Maintain a high level of security across academy premises including dealing with alarm systems and liaising with security services.
• Install, maintain or repair jobs of a minor nature such as plumbing (eg leaky taps), joinery (e.g boarding up broken windows), painting/decorating, plastering, electrical work (e.g replace faulty lights).
• Identify and report any repairs, maintenance or replacements that require action.

Pay range:

• NJC SCP 12-17
  (£29,542.00 - £32,046.00)
• Full Time
• Permanent

Qualifications and Skills:

• Maths & English GCSE or equivalent or willing to work towards
• Relevant maintenance/trade qualification or willingness to work towards
• IOSH or recognised equivalent Health and Safety qualification
• Experience of a range of caretaking and cleaning duties

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.