Premises Officer

**Summary**
Are you looking to support your local academy? Join us as Premises Officer at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred.

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 Chafford Hundred Is a school for the future. We are highly ambitious and want every student to thrive at school, both academically and personally. We constantly strive to offer the very best educational experience so that our students are prepared for successful futures.

We invest in professional development for our staff and advocate lifelong learning. Our students are wonderful and we work hard to foster excellent relationships between staff and students, creating a nurturing but focused atmosphere.

**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 eq