The Premises Officer is responsible, through the Academy Manager and Principal, for a wide range of duties and responsibilities connected with the school site, ensuring maintenance, cleanliness and accessibility to the site. 

The Premises Officer will be work effectively and efficiently to ensure the site is fully compliant with Health and Safety, statutory reporting and Multi Academy minimum requirements.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

1. Ensure that buildings and the site are secure, including during out of school hours and take remedial action if required

2. Act as the designated key holder for the school premises
3. Operate and regularly check systems such as heating, cooling, lighting and security (including alarms)
4. Undertake minor repairs (i.e. not requiring qualified craftsperson) and maintenance of the buildings and site
5. Arrange emergency repairs
6. Arrange regular maintenance and safety checks
7. Oversee onsite maintenance contractors, checking that work is completed to required standards and within required timescales
8. Monitor stock and order supplies
9. Undertake general portage duties, including moving furniture and equipment within the school
10. Perform duties in line with health and safety and COSHH regulations and take action where hazards are identified, report serious hazards to line manager immediately

11. Undertake regular health and safety checks of buildings, grounds, fixtures and fittings, (including compliance with fire safety regulations) and equipment, in line with other schedules.

12. Oversee and make decisions on all planned maintenance
13. Ensure the operation and maintenance of play equipment (following training)
14. Handle small amounts of cash for the purchase of materials to carry out repairs.
15. To drive the school minibus as and when requested. Full UK Driving Licence required.
16. Any other duties appropriate to the post.

St. Wilfrid’s Catholic Academy is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the Criminal Records Bureau. To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered. Further information is available at: www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk/employers/

Candidates are welcome to visit the school by prior arrangement.

Closing date – 3^rd July 2026

Interview date To Be Confirmed.