Job Description
Secondary School | Full-time | Permanent
We are looking to appoint a reliable, proactive and experienced Senior Premises Officer to join a busy secondary school site. This is a key operational role, responsible for ensuring the school environment is safe, secure, well maintained and fully compliant, supporting students, staff and visitors on a daily basis.
This role would suit someone with strong facilities or site management experience, ideally within an education setting, who enjoys taking ownership of a site and leading a small premises team.
The Role
* Full-time: 37 hours per week, all year round (52 weeks)
* Salary: Band D – £27,904 to £29,020 per annum
* Reporting to senior leadership / operations team
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and supervise the premises team, supporting training and day-to-day operations
* Maintain site security, including key holding, alarm systems and emergency response
* Ensure full compliance with health & safety, COSHH, fire safety and statutory checks
* Carry out regular site inspections and oversee maintenance schedules
* Undertake minor repairs and general maintenance across the school site
* Liaise with and supervise external contractors, ensuring work is completed to a high standard
* Oversee porterage, deliveries, stock control and equipment management
* Support compliance procedures including water hygiene, fire testing and emergency lighting
* Coordinate first aid provision, accident reporting and RIDDOR where required
* Monitor premises budgets, raise purchase requests and manage stock levels
* Maintain accurate records and contribute to audits and health & safety meetings
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
* At least 2 years’ experience in a caretaking, facilities or site management role (school environment preferred)
* GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (minimum Grade 4 / Level 2)
* Strong knowledge of health & safety procedures
* Good IT skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Confident communicator, able to build positive relationships with staff and students
* Willingness to work outdoors and across a full-year contract
Desirable:
* NEBOSH Level 4 or similar health & safety qualification
* Experience supervising staff or contractors
Why Apply?
* A varied, hands-on role with real responsibility
* Opportunity to work within a supportive school environment
* Competitive salary and local government pension scheme
* Generous annual leave allowance
* Access to wellbeing benefits, training and professional development
Safeguarding
This role involves working in a school environment and is subject to enhanced DBS checks and safer recruitment procedures. A strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is essential.