Senior Premises Officer

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Oakfield Short Stay School - 1 position across our provisions across Leicestershire

Salary: £26,832 - £28,146 per annum (pro rata for part-time) (Pay Award Pending)

Working Hours: 37 hrs per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 28th May 2026

Interview Date(s): TBC

About the Role

About Us: Oakfield Short Stay School is Leicestershire’s provision for school aged children who have been permanently excluded or are at risk of permanent exclusion from school. We have expanded the age range of Oakfield School and as a result we are recruiting staff, therefore, you will be part of a vital team in an exciting period of development, working with us to meet the needs of children and young people between the ages of 5 and 16 who struggle to manage in mainstream and need a different offer of education to secure their successful next steps.

Role Overview: This role is to join our Premises Team to ensure our sites are compliant and enable us to deliver the education to pupils. The role would suit an experienced and suitably qualified person who has experience working within schools or maintained buildings, particularly within the Special Education sector. Many of our young people present with challenging behaviour, and we are looking for someone who can demonstrate strong empathy and ability to intrinsically connect with pupils with complex SEMH needs and lead in delivering a service that enables flexible data systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Inspire: May be required to manage a team of cleaning staff, undertaking maintenance, repairs and cleaning of the building and grounds
• Collaborate with Agencies: To undertake a long term programme of general maintenance, work as agreed with the Site Manager to ensure that the school is maintained in a state of good repair on a cost effective basis in accordance with the Schools Development Plan.
• Accountability: To undertake minor repairs and maintenance on an ‘as and when necessary basis to enable the school to be maintained in a state of good repair and lessons and other activities to proceed with minimum disruption
• Promote Inclusion: Demonstrate a commitment to inclusion, ensuring all pupils and staff members feel valued and supported.

What We Offer:

• Unique Learning Environment: Experience a diverse and dynamic workplace where every day is different.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities for professional growth and bespoke training.
• Supportive Team: Join a highly skilled and supportive team of practitioners.
• Make a Difference: Play a crucial role in transforming the lives of young people.
• Flexibility: Options for part-time or full-time work to suit your lifestyle.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must be / have:

• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Experience in Craft skills, e.g. plumber, electrician and decorating or previous experience in a caretaking role including repairs and maintenance.
• An ability to undertake risk assessments in relation to premises function.
• Experience liaising with external contractors including negotiating prices for small jobs.
• An understanding of Health & Safety and security issues.
• Ability to undertake a range of basic repairs and maintenance tasks related to equipment and materials etc used in design classrooms.

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Interested? Please contact Emma Collin to arrange a visit.

For informal discussions about the role, please contact Emma Collin Emma.collin@leics.gov.uk or Carrie Seymour carrie.seymour@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

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About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

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