Site Officer | Collaborative & Supportive Academy | Harrow

CORE PURPOSE

We require a competent, proactive Site Officer to support the operational management, day-to-day maintenance, and security of our academy’s physical infrastructure and grounds. Operating within a collaborative environment, the successful candidate will work closely with the estates lead to ensure a safe, clean, and fully operational campus that meets all health and safety requirements for students, staff, and visitors.

THE SCHOOL

An 11–16 secondary school located in Harrow, Greater London. The school operates with a centralized behaviour system managed by the senior leadership team to maintain a quiet, structured, and respectful environment across the entire campus. The estates and operations department is a supportive, cohesive team that shares duties and utilizes streamlined digital logging tools to keep staff workloads manageable. Clear operational protocols are in place to ensure routine maintenance and compliance tasks are distributed fairly and completed during standard working hours.

KEY TASKS & DAILY OPERATIONS

• Site Security & Access: Assist with the daily opening and closing routines of the school campus, ensuring all buildings are secure, alarms are set, and the site is safe for daily occupancy.

• Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out reactive and planned first-line maintenance tasks, porterage duties, and minor repairs across the school fabric and fixtures to a high standard.

• Compliance & Health & Safety: Complete routine statutory testing, including weekly fire alarm checks, legionella flushing, and visual playground inspections, maintaining accurate logs for health and safety records.

• Contractor & Lettings Support: Help monitor external service contractors on-site and support the coordination of school facilities during busy evening and weekend community lettings.

• Emergency Response: Act as part of the rapid-response team for urgent site issues such as adverse weather clearing, localized cleaning requirements, or immediate safety hazards.

PROFILE REQUIREMENTS

• Qualifications: A recognized health and safety or facilities management certificate (such as IOSH or equivalent) is desirable, along with a valid UK driving license.

• Experience: Proven practical experience in caretaking, building maintenance, or a similar handyperson role, ideally within a school or public sector environment.

• Skills: Strong practical problem-solving skills, clear communication when interacting with school leadership and external visitors, and a reliable, collaborative approach to team tasks.

REGIONAL CONTEXT

• Local Area & Community: Based in the vibrant North West London borough of Harrow, the school serves a highly diverse and ambitious local community. The area blends suburban residential neighbourhoods, historic local landmarks, excellent green spaces, and a supportive network of families, providing an exceptional community setting to work within.

• Transport & Commuting: The school benefits from premium transport links, with straightforward road access via the A40, A406 North Circular, and the M1 corridor. Public transit networks are extensive, with numerous local bus routes and close proximity to Harrow-on-the-Hill, Harrow & Wealdstone, and local London Underground stations, providing effortless Metropolitan, Bakerloo, and Overground connections across London and Hertfordshire.

APPLICATION INTAKE

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.