Premises Officer

Are you looking to support your local academy? Join us as Premises Officer at Harris Academy Riverside.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced individual to assist the Premises Manager in ensuring the effective management, organisation and supervision of all matters relating to, and all staff involved with, the Academy premises. The role is likely to suit a professional with experience in premises and facilities management and assistance either in a professional building or educational establishment. As Senior Premises Officer, you will join a dedicated team of professionals supporting the management of our academy premises.

About Us

Harris Academy Riverside is a very popular non-selective and highly oversubscribed academy which opened as part of the Harris Federation and the regeneration of the Purfleet on Thames area in 2017. We serve our local community of Purfleet on Thames and West Thurrock and have 900 on roll in the secondary academy and around 200 students in the 6th form.

Main Areas of Responsibility

Ground Maintenance

• Ensure that all hard surface areas and paths are kept free of litter, leaves, weeds and other debris at all times and that all litter bins are emptied daily. Carry out daily ground maintenance such as grass cutting, pruning, weeding, planting etc, and other tasks as required in order to ensure a high standard of care and visual appearance.
• Carry out marking of the football pitches and ensure their maintenance at all times as appropriate. Ensure that the goal posts are maintained in a clean and safe condition. Carry out marking and maintenance of the running track and other athletic facilities as appropriate. Ensure that the jumping pit is cleaned and maintained on a regular basis.
• Report all defects to any part of the grounds or facilities as found to the Premises Manager.

Security

• Carry out security procedures for the Academy buildings and grounds including operation of the alarm system.
• Undertake responsibility as required for routine and non-routine opening and closing of the buildings and grounds.
• Be available for telephone call-out evenings and weekends as a Keyholder.

Cleaning and Building Maintenance

• Undertake cleaning duties as required.
• In conjunction with the Premises Manager, ensure the maintenance and operation of heating, lighting, ventilation, water supplies, drainage and sanitation on site, with particular regard to economy and conservation.
• Carry out improvements and maintenance to the building fabric as required by the Premises Manager with due regard to capabilities and health and safety Regulations.
• Report any defects found to the premises or equipment to the Estates Manager.

Lettings

• To be available to undertake lettings of the premises, at evenings or weekends, as and when required.
• Ensure that prior to lettings the premises are clean and in a satisfactory condition and that the required furniture and equipment is in place.
• Be in attendance during the whole period of the letting, carry out frequent security patrols and secure the premises upon vacation by the hirer.
• Reinstate the area hired once the hirer has left the premises.

Health and Safety

• Ensure that in conjunction with the Resources Director that adequate health and safety measures are taken at all times as required by current guidance and legislation.
• Report any health and safety breaches or defects to the Premises Manager which may place at risk staff, students or visitors to the Academy site.

Fire Precautions

• In conjunction with the Premises Manager and the Resources Director, check call points, equipment and fire alarm on a regular basis, and maintain suitable records.
• Ensure that all fire exits, and accessible escape routes are maintained free of obstruction at all times both inside and outside the buildings.
• Have a working knowledge of the use and maintenance of fire equipment and report any defects to the Premises Manager.

General

• Take delivery of mail, stores materials and other goods and transport them as required to locations on the Academy site.
• Carry out the moving and setting up of furniture within the Academy as required.
• Deal with appropriate enquiries from staff, students, parents, officers and other employees of the Academy, contractors, members of the public and lettings clients.
• Uphold the positive image of the Academy in the local community in relationships with students, parents and all visitors to the Academy.
• Understand the need for confidentiality at all times.

Qualifications & Experience

Qualifications, Knowledge & Training

• Educated to A Level or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety regulations

Experience

• Experience working with a range of Art and/or Design Technology equipment and resources
• Experience or solid understanding of working as a technician in a school or educational establishment, undertaking a range of practical tasks

Personal Skills, Abilities & Qualities

• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, including prioritising tasks
• Ability to think creatively to anticipate and solve problems
• Ability to encourage and inspire young people to achieve
• Ability to work as part of a team; working effectively with people across a wide range of levels and responsibilities.
• Computer literate – must have good ICT skills including a working knowledge of MS packages
• Ability to work using own initiative, exercising good judgement where unsupervised.
• Creative flair
• Flexibility of approach to work
• Ability to carry out routine maintenance of equipment

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, electric car scheme, 26 days' annual leave (plus bank holidays) for non term-time only employees, and many other benefits.