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37 Hours per week (flexible working/shift hours including Saturdays)
Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays
Are you practical and solution focussed with the ability to plan a busy workload, get stuck in and motivate others? This could be the team for you.
We are seeking two highly practical, motivated and reliable individuals to join our busy Premises Team either as Premises Manager or Premises Officer. Responsible for maintaining and developing our school premises, we are looking for trustworthy and capable individuals to work within a small site team with a big impact.
Honywood is a place where staff and learners are curious, creative and collaborative. Solution focussed and adaptable, our staff find a way, no matter what the obstacles. Our Premises Team enjoys contributing to the maintenance of our school and has excellent working knowledge of Health and Safety requirements. They are self-motivated, trustworthy and willing to go the extra mile, with the ability to manage relationships with third parties and undertake effective supervision of health and safety and security of the school site. Our team likes to be busy, has a solution focused mindset and a can do attitude.
Our Premises Manager will be a strong team player with great communication skills and the ability to supervise and motivate others. The ability to carry out the role independently is also key. Our Premises Officer will have great practical skills, a willingness to learn on the job and the ability to step in and support others when required. An understanding of Safeguarding Children in Education is desirable, but full training will be given.
At Honywood we value the personal attributes of commitment, positivity, respect and kindness, and we are looking for someone who can model these.
We offer:
● An approach based on shared responsibility & teamwork, which values every member of our community
● An environment that promotes trust and ownership in all that we do
● A working environment where no two days are the same
● Excellent induction and on-going staff development
● Ongoing Employee Wellbeing support with access to Counselling services, CBT and Coaching
● Staff Discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme
● Annual flu vaccinations
● Family friendly policies that respect the importance of life outside of work
You will need to demonstrate the following qualities/skills:
● Well organised, with an attention to detail
● Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety regulations
● Practical skills that support the requirements of the job
● Flexible, self-motivated and self-directed
● Able to work effectively with others
● Calm under pressure
● Practical and methodical approach to solving problems
● Ability to learn quickly and retain information
● Clean drivers licence
● Flexibility to work additional hours and respond quickly to emergency call outs where required
Are you looking for your next role within our Honywood School community? Do you want to help us to provide the best possible facilities for our children and staff? Are you dedicated to developing yourself and creating a distinctive and inclusive culture? If this sounds like a team you'd like to join, get in touch today to arrange a visit.
Join a team where your practical skills and work ethic directly contribute to the quality of our school environment!
Whilst we are ideally looking for people with relevant experience, we are willing to provide training to the right person, should they demonstrate the right attitude and aptitude.
We believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We know that diversity is valuable in fostering social cohesion and supporting children to grow and develop in an environment of visible, diverse role models. We remain committed to building an inclusive environment and strongly encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented groups. If you feel you meet the above criteria and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. If you have a disability, health condition or are neurodivergent and may benefit from some adjustments and support during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will always look to work with you to minimise any barriers.
Honywood School is committed to safeguarding children and safer recruitment processes are always robustly followed. The successful candidate's appointment will be subject to robust safer recruitment checks and satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and all shortlisted applicants will be required to complete a Self Declaration form in line with relevant guidance.