Premises Officer

We are seeking a proactive and reliable Premises Officer to help maintain a safe, secure, and well-presented school environment across our academies. Working as part of the Trust Estates Team, you will undertake a variety of site management duties including routine inspections, minor repairs, maintenance tasks, health and safety compliance checks, contractor supervision, and site security. You will play a key role in ensuring that school buildings and grounds are operated effectively, supporting the day-to-day running of the academy and contributing to the delivery of the Trust's estates strategy. Responsibilities include conducting regular premises inspections, identifying and reporting defects, carrying out minor maintenance works, maintaining compliance records, supporting emergency and contingency arrangements, and helping ensure statutory requirements are met. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with practical maintenance experience, strong health and safety awareness, and a commitment to providing high-quality facilities that support teaching and learning. The role requires flexibility to work across multiple school sites and participation in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota., To take day-to-day responsibility for the provision of efficient and effective caretaking support to the school, including ensuring that the security and general appearance of the buildings and surrounding areas are maintained in accordance with the required standards set by the school, and that heating systems operate at optimum efficiency.

• Site Maintenance & Repairs - Carry out day-to-day repairs, checks, and upkeep of buildings and grounds.
• Health & Safety Compliance - Ensure safe practices, complete inspections, and report hazards or risks.
• Estate Management Support - Assist with managing premises, contractors, and estate documentation.
• Energy & Sustainability - Monitor building operations, identify efficiencies, and promote sustainable practices.
• Teamwork & Flexibility - Work within set procedures, escalate concerns, and undertake additional duties as required.
  
  Being part of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust
On 1st September 2018, the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, part of the Diocese of Nottingham, brought together 25 Catholic schools located in Derby City, Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Nottinghamshire and Stockport together in partnership, to ensure the very best spiritual, social and academic experiences and outcomes for the young people in our schools. Everything we do is to better the lives and futures of our children, providing access to first-class teaching, both academically and spiritually and we are united by our collective vision to excel. Why work for the St Ralph Sherwin Multi Academy Trust?


• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, it also offers face-to-face counselling sessions.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff, one of the most competitive on the market, with generous employer contributions.
• Terms and Conditions - we have committed to following nationally agreed terms and conditions for pay for both teachers and support staff.