Premises Assistant & Site Manager - Needed Immediately

School Site Manager / Caretaker

Maintenance roles | Hemel Hempstead | Temporary, Part-time

We are recruiting on behalf of a Catholic academy trust for a practical, reliable and proactive Premises Assistant / Site Manager to support the safe and efficient running of school premises across two sites.

This is a dual-role opportunity combining hands-on premises maintenance with responsibility for coordinating site operations, overseeing staff and maintaining high standards of health and safety, security and cleanliness.

One of the schools is currently undergoing a rebuild, offering the successful candidate the opportunity to contribute to the development of a new, modern and sustainable school environment.

The role

The successful candidate will undertake two contracts, totalling 20 hours per week, working 52 weeks per year.

Premises Assistant - 15 hours per week

Carry out minor repairs, general maintenance and routine caretaking duties. Complete health and safety checks and report faults requiring specialist attention. Maintain high standards of cleanliness across buildings and grounds. Assist with deliveries, moving equipment, school events and site security. Liaise with contractors and support the day-to-day operation of the premises.Site Manager - 5 hours per week

Coordinate premises operations across two school sites. Supervise Premises Assistants across the wider Hub, including workload management, appraisals and training. Organise planned and reactive maintenance, statutory servicing and compliance checks. Manage contractors, monitor work standards and arrange remedial repairs. Oversee site security, cleaning standards, grounds maintenance and health and safety procedures. Support premises budgets, procurement, contracts and improvements to the school estate.The postholder will primarily work across two schools within the Dacorum Hub, with occasional support at other Hub schools as required. The postholder must be able to travel between sites.

The ideal candidate

We are looking for someone with practical maintenance or handyman experience, a sound understanding of health and safety and the ability to organise work, solve problems and take responsibility for site operations.

You should be confident working independently, managing contractors and supervising staff, with a flexible approach and good communication skills.

Experience in a school or similar environment is desirable but not essential. Knowledge of health and safety legislation and practical DIY skills are particularly valuable. A commitment to safeguarding and supporting the Catholic ethos of the schools is essential.

Both contracts must be undertaken by the successful candidate.

Additional information

Visits to both schools are welcomed and can be arranged on request.

All applicants must complete the full application form, including referee details. Incomplete applications may be rejected.

The employer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and other relevant pre-employment checks. Online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Interested? If you have the practical skills, organisational ability and experience to help maintain safe, secure and well-managed school premises, we encourage you to apply