Facilities Officer - Senior Caretaker

Our client is a leading Educational Trust, the operate 6 schools across the Surrey district. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, proactive professional to join our clients Central Team as Facilities Officer. This role would be ideal for an experienced premises officer or caretaker looking to take the next step in their career.

The post will be based at one of the Trust schools, but the successful candidate will be expected to travel frequently to other sites as required and would therefore require a clean driving licence and their own vehicle.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, you will be the day-to-day lead on the maintenance of buildings and facilities. They will work with the Facilities Manager to support the school premises team, carrying out repairs and maintenance as well as attending contractor meetings and supervising contractor’s working on behalf of the Trust. Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you will ensure that appropriate maintenance and improvement programmes are implemented across all sites to ensure efficient/cost effective management of facilities. You will ensure health and safety compliance across all school sites, supporting statutory inspections and implementing policies to maintain a safe environment. You would also assist the Facilities Manager to manage relevant budgets, actively supporting the overall ethos and goals of the Trust, fostering a safe, positive and productive environment.

Our ideal candidate will:
• Have a background in premises and facilities - ideally in schools, public sites or civic buildings - but our client are keen to meet motivated individuals who can also bring additional experience to the team.
• Oversee the school sites and grounds, maintaining a clean, safe and secure standard and condition for both daily and extended school activities.
• Coordinate premises-related projects in collaboration with the Facilities Manager, including obtaining quotes, raising purchase orders, and managing contractors for repairs, maintenance, and scheduled works.
• Have experience of working with contractors, monitoring facilities management contracts (e.g., grounds maintenance, cleaning, statutory maintenance) to ensure compliance with agreed standards, addressing issues as they arise to maintain optimal site conditions.
• Show flexibility in fulfilling duties which may fall outside regular school hours such as events, lettings, school emergencies, and additional operational needs.
• Understand and respect the diversity of others cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds.