Closed for applications on 31/01/2025 12:00
37 hours
Job Category: Building Maintenance / Caretaking
Vacancy ID: 275186
Employment Location: Prosper Learning Trust, Drayton Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 3RU
Post Number: SNT4267(e)
Number of posts: 1
Further Information
This school has Academy status and is part of Prosper Learning Trust; the employer will be the Multi Academy Trust.
Prosper Learning Trust is seeking to appoint a premises/facilities officer with relevant experience (in a school or similar environment) to join our busy, friendly team from January 2025. This post offers a unique opportunity for an ambitious applicant to join an established multi-academy trust to provide high quality estates support to our academies.
The successful applicant will be expected to work closely with the Trust Premises Management Officer and to spend time in each academy with site staff, however will be based with the Central Services Team. The post holder will be expected to manage their own workload and respond to the many interruptions of a busy team. The successful applicant needs to be committed, flexible and motivated in their work. Training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.
Experience of working in a school/academy setting is highly desirable but not essential. The successful candidate will:
* Be expected to demonstrate flexibility and be available to work additional hours to accommodate occasional evening and special events e.g. CPD sessions, meetings
* Have estate and property management experience, including all aspects of engaging and managing contractors
* Have understanding of key legislation in relation to premises and facilities management, including the importance of relevant Health and Safety legislation
* Have proven skills at using and managing systems
* Have the ability to manage their time effectively, use initiative and be professional with a flexible attitude
The Trust is proud to say that the Real Living Wage is matched. We also offer the successful candidate:
* A friendly and supportive team of staff who are willing to share expertise and learn from one another
* A supportive Trust, Trustees and Governors
* Further professional development appropriate to the role
* The option to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete an online pre-employment medical questionnaire.
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