We are seeking to appoint a Senior Premises Operative to join the enthusiastic and professional support team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of the evening Premises and Concierge Team who have the day-to-day task of securing the site, supporting events, welcoming visitors and enabling the day-to-day presentation and logistics of the site to an exceptionally high standard.
As the Senior Premises Operative, you will be very ’hands on’ and as such you will assist with event set-ups, building lockups and building checks in conjunction with other evening staff.
The ideal candidate will have evening availability, a willingness to work collaboratively, and a high degree of personal accountability in ensuring the site’s security, presentation, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities of the Role: Premises Team
*Oversee the day-to-day running of the premises team, in conjunction with a current Senior Premises Operative, ensuring that the School and Alleyn’s School Enterprises Limited (ASEL) logistical requests are fulfilled.
*Ensure that buildings are closed and secured within agreed security protocols.
*Ensure site presentation and site security has sustainability at his heart through adhering to
*waste and recycling channels, turning off power sources, closing windows, etc. in classrooms. Ensure the site is well presented at all times, directing the work of the team in matters such as leaf clearing, litter collection, bin emptying, left property collection, etc.
*Respond to and direct premises staff in routine requests from school staff through the online helpdesk, e-mails, and verbal requests.
*Meet regularly with the Head of Events and ASEL Event Coordinators to ensure smooth provision of service is achieved and ensure a robust ’look-ahead’ process is in operation.
*Ensure patrol and gate duties are fulfilled daily to the agreed security protocols and standards of behaviour.
Leadership & Management
*Communicate and motivate staff to achieve work schedules and objectives provided by the Director of Site Operations.
*Manage a small team of operational staff who operate the site during the evenings.
*Conduct performance reviews on employees and encourage continuing professional development.
*Ensure the relevant daily and weekly task check sheets are completed satisfactorily and follow-up on any missed tasks or issues.
*Ensure all team members receive appropriate training and development to suit their needs and that of the School and department.
*Manage the day-to-day working patterns and absence management for the premises team.
*In conjunction with the other Senior Premises Operative ensure rotas and shift patterns are fully staffed and manage any gaps through sickness or holiday absence.
*Report to the Director of Site Operations on routine HR matters or concerns, working with the Human Resources department where necessary.
*Act as site Duty Manager post 17:30 pm to be the initial point of contact for any on-site issues or emergencies that require an immediate response or rectification and act as the point of escalation to the Senior Manager when required.