Facilities Officer - Part Time
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Facilities Officer - Part Time
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a proactive part time Facilities Officer to support the Senior Facilities Officer and Operations Supervisor in the provision of the school's support service. This role ensures the school is secure, safe, and maintained.
Job Details
- Employer: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
- Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Hours: Part Time - 21 hours per week
- Salary: £15,281 actual (£26,088 FTE)
- Posted: 16th February 2026
- Expires: 22nd May 2026 12:00 PM
Job Purpose
The role of part time Facilities Officer is to play a key role in all aspects of site security and maintenance. This will involve unlocking and locking of buildings and facilities as required, ensuring fire doors and windows are secure, maintaining the security of the campus, buildings, and facilities and dealing with any breaches of security. The postholder will undertake a maintenance plan as instructed by the Senior Facilities Officer, carrying out repairs, maintaining equipment, overseeing the daily upkeep of heating, lighting, water, drainage, and other services. The postholder will also provide support for lettings and school events. They will also undertake any cleaning requirements that may arise and keep grounds clean, tidy and litter free, including sweeping of pathways and empty litter bins daily. The postholder will also clean all school vehicles inside and out at least weekly, and prior to all excursions, promoting the school in a professional image and will drive school vehicles as required.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, preferably in an educational setting. They will hold relevant qualifications in facilities or a related field, including IOSHH and MIDAS qualifications (or be willing to undertake these). Experience of Caretaking, Plumbing, Carpentry/Joinery, Painting and IEE Wiring Regulations is desirable. You will be a team player with a flexible approach to your working day.
About the School
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], is an independent girls' day school with a reputation for academic excellence, strong pastoral care and a wide breadth of extra-curricular activity.
Benefits
- Competitive terms and conditions of employment, and competitive salaries and pay progression
- Membership of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] flexible pension scheme
- Access to extensive professional development opportunities and training grants for qualifications
- Free life assurance benefit
- Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
- A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] schools
- Free lunches for all staff during term time
- In-school staff wellbeing activities such as yoga and fitness classes
- Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase and travel season ticket loans
- A Cycle to Work scheme
- Good transport links and free parking
Safeguarding Statement
The [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application Instructions
Applications should be submitted by 12 noon on 22 May 2026. We reserve the right to end vacancies early should the right candidate be appointed, so early applications are advised. Please use the Fast Apply button to submit.