Overview
Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE. We believe this is a particularly exciting time to join us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving Sixth Form College. The College operates across two closely located campuses: the larger campus next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road. The team is responsible for maintaining a high quality, safe, clean, secure and well-maintained environment, including all buildings maintenance, cleaning, communications, grounds maintenance, health and safety, lettings and security matters.
The College is seeking to recruit a Senior Premises Officer who will work closely with the Estates Manager and coordinate the premises officer team to provide outstanding facilities for students, staff and visitors in this busy and successful Sixth Form College. The successful applicant will work alongside an additional post holder to ensure timely completion and day-to-day management of maintenance and compliance requirements of the College’s Estate, whilst also being part of and ensuring full coverage of the shift rota at all times.
Responsibilities
* Coordinate, complete and monitor responsive repairs (or day-to-day specialist trade maintenance in one of the following qualified areas)
* Plumbing
* Electrical
* Carpentry
The successful applicant will work on a day-to-day basis across both the University Road and the Regent Road campuses, utilising their experience and trade knowledge to complete maintenance activities and identify improvements. Regular shift work on a rota basis and occasional weekend working will be required, and the post holder will be subject to call outs.
Requirements / Qualifications
* Experience and trade knowledge in one of the following specialist duties: co-ordination, completion and monitoring of responsive repairs, or day-to-day specialist trade maintenance in plumbing, electrical or carpentry.
* Ability to work across multiple campuses and manage day-to-day maintenance activities.
Benefits
* Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
* Pension – Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution or Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff
* Staff well-being programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Annual flu vaccination
* Continual Professional Development
* On-site parking
* Eyecare voucher scheme
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly to add value to life at work and to foster a sense of community and mutual support.
Application Process
APPLICATIONS: Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Application forms can be downloaded from our website by clicking the tab Apply Now. Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Sunday 12th April 2026. Interviews for successful candidates will be held on Monday 20th April 2026. Full details will be emailed to shortlisted candidates. Please return all completed applications via e-mail only.
Thank you for considering joining WQE and for taking the time to apply if you decide this is the right step for you.
Paul Wilson
Principal
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