Premises Officer
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,583 to £25,989 per year |
| Additional salary information: | LGPS contributions |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 December 2025 |
| Location: | Oakham, Rutland |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Rutland County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | RES/1225/30327 |
Summary
Are you looking for a new opportunity to use your practical skills? We are looking for a Premises Officer to join our dedicated premises team to provide efficient and effective facilities support of the Council’s administration buildings. Day-to-day duties involve front of house and cleaning duties, co-ordination and maintenance of the buildings and other associated support facilities.
About you…
To be successful you will need to have/be:
• Reliable, organised and able to manage a variety of day-to-day tasks.
• Good communication and customer service skills for front-of-house duties.
• Works well independently or as part of a team.
• Practical, hands-on and able to carry out basic maintenance tasks.
• Committed to providing a high standard of support and service.
About the role…
The Premises Officer provides reliable, high-quality support across the council’s buildings, ensuring they remain safe, well maintained and welcoming for staff, visitors and the community. The role combines practical maintenance, front-of-house responsibilities and coordination of building activities and contractors.
Please note we are open to considering part-time hours for the right candidate.
The Premises Officer interviews will be held during week commencing 22 December 2025. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Lisa Redden, Facilities Supervisor at lredden@rutland.gov.uk.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Lisa Redden, Facilities Supervisor at lredden@rutland.gov.uk.
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
About you…
To be successful you will need to have/be:
• Reliable, organised and able to manage a variety of day-to-day tasks.
• Good communication and customer service skills for front-of-house duties.
• Works well independently or as part of a team.
• Practical, hands-on and able to carry out basic maintenance tasks.
• Committed to providing a high standard of support and service.
About the role…
The Premises Officer provides reliable, high-quality support across the council’s buildings, ensuring they remain safe, well maintained and welcoming for staff, visitors and the community. The role combines practical maintenance, front-of-house responsibilities and coordination of building activities and contractors.
Please note we are open to considering part-time hours for the right candidate.
The Premises Officer interviews will be held during week commencing 22 December 2025. Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.
We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.
Our offer to you:
Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.
We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be. Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Lisa Redden, Facilities Supervisor at lredden@rutland.gov.uk.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Find out more:
To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Lisa Redden, Facilities Supervisor at lredden@rutland.gov.uk.
How to apply:
Click on the apply button which will redirect you to the Jobs Go Public (JGP site) where we handle all our vacancies. If you already have a JGP account you will be asked to login, or alternatively if you don’t have an account, you will be guided through the set up process. Access to an account is necessary, as all updates regarding your application will be sent via the JGP site to the email you have used to register.
If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291 or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk
Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.
Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.
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