Senior Premises Assistant

Job Title: Senior Premises Assistant

Annual Salary: £29,812 - £32,138 (CLF Grade C) 

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Provisional Start Date: To be confirmed, depending on completion of pre employment checks 

As Senior Premises Assistant, you’ll play a key part in keeping a large, busy site running safely, smoothly, and efficiently. Working closely with the Premises Manager, you’ll behands-on in every aspect of site management including repairs, compliance and security —through your high standards you’ll be a part of creating a secure, welcoming, and well-maintained environment for staff, students, and visitors alike.

About you:

• Experience of maintenance or of working in facilities management
• Ability to deputise for the Premises Manager and make decisions about work priorities
• Ability to undertake and understand risk assessments.• Good communication skills, both verbal and written
• .Ability to work to set deadlines but also flexible and adaptable to deal with ad-hoc issues as they arise.
• Ability to induct, work with and supervise contractors.
• Ability to source suppliers and contractors
• Experience of carrying out planned preventative maintenance or willingness to learn
• Ability to understand site related reports i.e., asbestos, H&S audit, Fire Risk Assessments, Water Risk Assessments, etc.
• Good IT skills – able to use Microsoft Office Programs

Applicants are advised to refer to the full requirements of the role in the attached job description and person specification, prior to submitting an application.

About Kingsmead Academy:

At Kingsmead we believe in achieving through caring. Our educational philosophy is a simple one: that as a school we have a duty of care to look after the well being and development of every child, whatever their ability or circumstances. We give all students the tools to access a fulfilling life, realise their potential and prepare them to play their part in society.

A triangle of partnership is the linchpin formed between school, students and parents/carers to support students to make the best possible choices.

Why work at CLF?

We are a diverse and inclusive community of 36 academies across five cluster regions in the South West that is committed to excellence and making a positive impact. Our people bring unique perspectives, but we’re all driven by a shared moral purpose and a passion for making a positive impact, whether in a teaching, leadership or support role. We’re proud to foster a culture where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and make a meaningful difference to the lives of others.

We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Generous annual leave.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities.
• Well-being support through an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Health benefits, including wellness sessions, gym discounts, and flu jabs.
• A range of generous family leave options, including above industry average occupational maternity pay.
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, on-site parking plus many more!

Recruitment timeline:

Closing Date: 9th August 

Short-listing: 10th - 12th August 

Interviews: 26th - 27th August 

We welcome visits from potential candidates. If you would like to arrange a school visit prior to the closing date, please contact the academy/site directly to arrange a suitable appointment.

As part of our commitment to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), we do not accept CVs – a full education and employment history must be provided through our application form.

Skilled Worker visas cannot be sponsored through this role, as it does not meet the requirements set out by government.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out. 

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. We aim to provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and support employees throughout their employment. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.