Premises Officer

£30,288-£32,070 (full-time, year-round role)

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Premises Officer to help ensure the Harris Institute of Teaching site in Beckenham remains safe, secure and well maintained for staff, students and visitors.

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining a safe, secure and compliant environment by adhering to health and safety policies and procedures
• Providing site security, including opening, closing and monitoring access to the building
• Carrying out general maintenance, repairs and decorating to ensure high standards across the site
• Liaising with and supervising contractors to ensure work is completed safely and effectively
• Maintaining the site grounds, keeping external areas clean, tidy and free from litter
• Monitoring and maintaining welfare facilities, including replenishing essential supplies as required
• Conducting regular site inspections and addressing maintenance or health and safety issues promptly
• Setting up and clearing furniture and equipment for events, meetings and activities
• Reporting maintenance issues, defects and repairs to the Operations Manager
• Identifying, mitigating and escalating health and safety risks as appropriate
• Responding to accidents, spillages and other site incidents, ensuring areas are cleaned and made safe
• Maintaining accurate site and compliance records using EVRY
• Supporting the wider operations team and undertaking additional duties as required
• Providing occasional support across other Harris sites when needed

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• Experience working in a school, educational setting or a similar premises, facilities or site management role
• A sound understanding of health and safety requirements and safe working practices
• Practical experience in maintenance, repairs, grounds maintenance, building services or a related trade
• Knowledge of site security systems, procedures and premises management
• Experience of supervising contractors and monitoring works on site
• Strong DIY and general maintenance skills
• An understanding of cleaning standards and effective site presentation
• The ability to identify,…