PREMISES OFFICER

PREMISES OFFICER

Scale 3, Points 12 – 18
£30,026 – £33,270 pa
37 hours per week, all year round
6 weeks annual leave plus Bank Holidays
Start date: October 2026

Shift system in operation.

 

JOIN A TEAM THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Rutland and District Schools’ Federation is seeking a dedicated and proactive Premises Officer to join our highly regarded Facilities Management team.

Based in Oakham and working across Catmose College, Catmose Primary and Harington School, this varied and rewarding role is ideal for someone who takes pride in maintaining safe, welcoming and well-presented environments where young people can thrive.

Whether you come from a facilities, maintenance, estates, building services or military background, this is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive organisation that invests in its staff and offers genuine opportunities for professional development and career progression.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Premises Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring all Federation sites remain safe, secure, clean and fully operational. Working alongside an experienced Facilities Management team, you will contribute to the day-to-day management and upkeep of our outstanding school environments.

No two days are the same, and the role offers a wide variety of practical responsibilities across our sites.

WHY WORK WITH US?

We pride ourselves on creating a positive, supportive workplace where colleagues are valued and encouraged to develop professionally.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Excellent opportunities for training, development and career progression
• Membership of the highly regarded Local Government Pension Scheme
• Outstanding facilities and working environments
• Opportunities to support extracurricular activities and educational visits
• Subsidised restaurant, refectory and orangery facilities
• Complimentary lunch on staff training days
• Cycle-to-Work salary sacrifice scheme
• An on-site gym for staff use
• Free on-site parking
• A welcoming and supportive team culture

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates seeking a range of flexible working arrangements.

SHIFT PATTERN

The shift system operates on a four-week term-time cycle:

Shift	Hours
Catmose College Early shift	Monday – Friday 6am to 2pm
Catmose College Late shift	Monday – Friday 2pm to 10pm
Catmose Primary Shift	Monday – Friday 6.30am to 2.30pm
Harington School Shift	Monday – Friday 10am to 6pm

THE POST

KEY TASKS

Working under the direction of the Senior Premises Officer you will:

• Ensure all Federation buildings and grounds are cleaned to agreed standards and specifications.
• Maintain all Federation buildings, grounds and utilities, operating to an agreed programme of planned preventative maintenance, and carry out repairs properly and promptly. General maintenance will also be completed outside of term time, which could include joinery, cleaning, painting, floor maintenance, dealing with graffiti, replacing lamps and carpet shampooing.
• Keep all Federation buildings and grounds secure, reporting breaches of security and ensuring that any resultant damage is repaired or fault rectified properly and promptly. Site security includes locking and alarming, at the agreed closing times for each academy.
• Undertake various porterage, administrative and letting duties, including receiving and transporting all deliveries to faculties and other areas.
• Perform all post duties in compliance with relevant health and safety regulations and codes of practice and with due regard for the health, safety and welfare of all premises users and visitors including contractors. Including, ensuring that access routes including car parks and pedestrian pathways are clear and safe to use.
• Assist with contractors engaged in site work (for example: heating, plumbing, decorators, waste management, sanitation, glazing, joinery and external works) to ensure that the work they carry out is of a high standard and represent good value for money. To know locations of main stopcocks, emergency shutdown valves and mains electricity breakers.
• Deal with, or arrange others to deal with, all burst pipes, leaks, flooding, fires, breakages, accidents, break-ins, as appropriate. Liaise with Operations Director and report all incidents.
• Line management responsibility, including supervision and allocation of work for the cleaner supervisor and any daytime cleaning staff.
• Open and secure the academy sites for approved lettings, ensuring buildings are accessible at the agreed times. Support the effective operation of the Federation’s lettings programme by ensuring that facilities are safe, secure, clean and ready for use by external hirers outside normal hours.
• The Premises Officer will be required to participate in the site’s alarm call-out rota, and respond to out-of-hours emergency situations, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, as required.

GENERAL DUTIES

• To maintain confidentiality and adhere to the Federation’s procedures and policies.
• To attend staff meetings and training as required.
• The Federation has a dress code which must be adhered to as a condition of appointment.
• The successful candidate will be expected to work across the Rutland and District Schools’ Federation as required by the Executive Principal.
• The nature of the work will involve the postholder carrying out work outside of normal working hours.
• A shift rotation is in place to facilitate all Federation sites and will include some weekend work.
• Any other reasonable duties as requested by the Executive Principal.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates looking for a variety of flexible working arrangements.

If you have any questions regarding the role, please contact Simon Mellors, Operations Director, via email smellors@catmosecollege.com

SAFEGUARDING, HEALTH AND SAFETY

The Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students in our care and expects all staff to share this commitment.  We provide safeguarding training to all staff on an annual basis, and all staff are responsible for ensuring safeguarding, health and safety policies are implemented in line with Federation policy and current legislation. Please familiarise yourself with our Safeguarding Policy, available online at www.rutlandfederation.com/policies

This position advertised is a ‘regulated position’ which means it will involve regular contact with children and young people; under the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.  This position is also ‘exempt’ from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL	DESIRABLE	EVIDANCE
Commitment A clear recognition of and commitment to all our aims as an integrated Federation and campus. Integrity, good timekeeping and high standards.	Tangible evidence of the commitment to the current post.	Letter of application Interviews
Qualifications Current valid driving licence A good basic level of education, including qualifications in English and maths.	First Aid qualification Confident user of email as a method of communication	College forms & interview
Experience Proven ability to work as a team member and to work on own initiative. Resilient, tact and diplomacy, even when under pressure. A good understanding of safety issues and risk assessment. Excellent personal organisation, with the ability to prioritise a busy and rapidly changing workload.	Successful experience in a service-related industry, or in front-line environments. Ability to communicate with young people.	Interviews References Letter of application

 

HOW TO APPLY

Application forms and information are available online at www.rutlandfederation.com or by emailing office@rutlandfederation.com

• You should write a letter of application on no more than 2 sides of A4.
• You should complete all sections of the application form.
• On the form clearly state the names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of two professional referees; it is our usual practice to ask for references before shortlisting and always to ask for references before interviews.
• It is a condition of employment that you can provide proof of identity and qualifications gained.
• Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. 
• Further information is within our Staff Recruitment Policy which can be found online at rutlandfederation.com/policies

Please note that due to the high number of applications we receive for positions, your application is unlikely to be considered if you do not follow these requirements. CVs are not accepted. The closing date is 9am on Monday 21 September 2026.  You should send your application to Stuart Williams, Executive Principal, Catmose College, Huntsmans Drive, Oakham, Rutland, LE15 6RP.  Applications can also be emailed to office@rutlandfederation.com