Senior Premises Officer
| Posting date: | 29 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £32,000 - 36,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 May 2026 |
| Location: | Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT2 7PB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1547705 |
Summary
Senior Premises Officer
Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 depending on experience
Position: Full-time 11am – 7pm Monday - Friday
Rokeby School, a highly regarded Surrey independent prep school, is looking for an experienced individual to join our busy premises team. You will assist the Premises Manager to ensure the school site and facilities are maintained to a high standard and are safe for staff, boys and external visitors. You will manage the outsourced cleaning contract, assist the Premises Manager in overseeing contractors and deputise in his absence. Health and Safety checks, managing supplies and completing equipment inventory form part of this role as well as operating the school’s premises systems including heating, lighting, fire detection, alarms and gates. Being a keyholder, you will also lock up the school at the end of each day. There will be a requirement to drive the minibuses on an occasional basis, training will be provided.
The successful applicant must be able to work 11am to 7pm Monday to Friday, with occasional weekends and late evenings to support key school events. Ideally, you will have an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant trade and previous experience of general DIY and cleaning within a school or commercial site. A proactive approach, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential, as are strong organisational, administration and ICT skills. Previous experience of working in a school is not essential, however, a full clean driver’s licence is required.
As a successful prep school we can offer you:
• a competitive salary (incl. 30 minutes paid lunch)
• access to a generous contributory pension scheme
• 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays
• Cycle to Work and electric car schemes
• Fee discount for children at Rokeby School
• Excellent staff lunches (term-time)
• Access to professional development opportunities
• An inclusive and diverse workforce
• Located close to Richmond Park and Kingston Town centre, with excellent transport links
To find out more and to apply, please read the attached job description and use the eteach application process. Alternatively, please contact the HR Team for an application pack.
• Closing date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026
Early applicants will be considered favourably and interviews will occur as suitable applicants apply. We reserve the right to appoint prior to any closing date.