Job Title: Site Officer

Location: Hackney, Inner London

School Type: 11–18 Secondary School & Sixth Form

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum (Inner London Local Government Pay Scale)

Role Overview

A dynamic secondary school in Hackney is seeking a reliable, proactive, and practical Site Officer to join their premises and facilities team ASAP. In this key non-teaching role, you will help manage school premises, routine maintenance, site security, and health and safety compliance across the campus. Working closely with the Facilities Manager and school leadership, you will ensure a clean, safe, and fully operational learning environment for pupils, staff, and community facility users.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily site checks, unlocking and locking school buildings, securing gates, and setting alarm systems to maintain campus security.

• Perform routine DIY tasks, minor repairs, painting, woodwork, plumbing fixes, and regular maintenance across school facilities.

• Conduct statutory health and safety checks, including fire alarm testing, emergency lighting checks, water hygiene/legionella monitoring, and playground equipment inspections.

• Oversee site cleanliness, waste management, and grounds maintenance, liaising with external contractors, cleaners, and delivery drivers as required.

• Support school events, parents' evenings, and community lettings by setting up halls, moving furniture, and managing out-of-hours facilities access.

• Log maintenance tasks, health and safety records, and defect reports using the school's facilities management system.

Key Requirements

• Previous facilities, caretaking, trades, or premises maintenance experience, preferably within an educational or public sector setting.

• Practical DIY skills across basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, and general maintenance.

• Good knowledge of workplace health and safety protocols, COSHH guidelines, and manual handling practices.

• Strong communication skills, reliability, and the physical capacity to carry out manual site duties.

• Valid UK driving licence (desirable for school vehicle duties).

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Collaborative facilities team with clear operational schedules and dedicated equipment.

• Supportive senior leadership team committed to staff wellbeing, professional training, and career progression.

• Convenient Hackney location with excellent London Underground, Overground, and bus links, plus competitive Inner London weighting allowance.

• Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and generous annual leave entitlement.

Application

To apply for this Site Officer role at a dynamic secondary school in Hackney, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.