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Job Title: Premises Assistant
Location: Slough SL2
Hours: Monday - Friday 36 Hours a week
Rate £16 (Paye)

I'm recruiting for a Premises Assistant to join a School in Slough. Assist in maintaining and securing Trust premises and sites, ensuring a safe working environment, under the general supervision of the premises manager, Head of Estates, and Principal, and as part of a team.
Responsibilities:

Security & Maintenance
* Ensure security of buildings and grounds.
* Maintain and repair fittings, furniture, minor plumbing, and light bulbs.
* Perform minor repairs such as unblocking drains and fixing door furniture.
* Decorate buildings, including painting interiors and exteriors.
* Operate heating systems.

Cleaning & Porterage
* Clean internal and external areas.
* Perform porterage duties.
* Collect and assemble waste for collection.
* Clean windows and glazed areas following safety policies.

Team Support
* Monitor and log works carried out by contractors.
* Manage access for lettings and ensure areas are returned to original condition.
* Supervise and establish cleaning procedures, rotas, and standards.
* Ensure the cleaning team follows security requirements.

Qualifications and Skills:
* N/SVQ Level 1 or equivalent experience or qualification or willingness to achieve this.
* Carpentry, plumbing, painting and decorating
* Good interpersonal skills and an ability to relate and communicate effectively with staff, pupil's parents and contractors.
* Good written and verbal literacy and numeracy skills, Clear, legible handwriting
* Working knowledge and understanding of IT systems.

If you are interested, kindly submit your application now. Even if your application is not successful this time, you can still register for potential future opportunities. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 10 working days, your application has not been successful on this occasion and feedback may not be provided.

Job Title: Premises Manager
Location: Slough SL2
Hours: Monday - Friday 36 Hours a week
Rate: £21 (Paye)

I'm recruiting for a Premises Manager to join a School in Slough. Provide property management and security services to the academy. Work with the Estates Manager to plan, coordinate, and implement inspections, maintenance, statutory compliance, and repairs for the academy buildings and grounds. Implement centrally procured contracts. Manage premises staff, including cleaners, and liaise with contractors to maintain high service standards. Ensure site health and safety and maintain the security of the premises. Maintain school machinery and plant, and ensure the premises' internal and external fabric is safe and secure.

Responsibilities:

Management and Supervision:
* Coordinate and implement routine inspections and repairs of school buildings, equipment, and grounds..
* Advise on redecoration and refurbishment plans.
* Investigate site issues, propose solutions, and initiate repairs.
* Order and oversee repairs, managing small maintenance projects.
* Assist in preparing documentation for tenders or project specifications.
* Inspect and report/repair defects in the school's internal and external structures and equipment.
* Establish and monitor window cleaning arrangements.
* Manage and supervise contractors working on school premises.
* Report on buildings, maintenance, and health and safety issues at Academy Council meetings.
* Arrange for the opening, closing, heating, and equipment availability for school functions and outside lettings.
* Manage external grounds contractors and recommend improvements.
* Plan and manage work requests and preparations for Academy events.
* Supervise premises staff, ensuring effective working relationships, timekeeping, and maintenance of work schedules and standards.
* Conduct accident investigations.
* Conduct absence interviews and present to Governors as necessary.
* Conduct and maintain a register of risk assessments.

Security and Health and Safety:
* Complete annual Health and Safety audit and routine checks, including site and equipment inspections.
* Conduct water risk assessments and coordinate surveys with the Estates Manager..
* Maintain and update the Annual Building Inspection Plan to ensure premises are fit for purpose.
* Ensure timely repairs and report defects.
* Conduct daily and weekly inspections of play equipment, making necessary repairs.
* Arrange and implement recommendations from annual play inspections.
* Advise the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on health and safety matters.
* Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, regularly reviewing procedures.
* Undertake yearly fire risk assessment and conduct regular fire safety inspections.
* Supervise the site daily to prevent trespassing and ensure safety.
* Serve as the principal registered Key Holder, attending call-outs and taking appropriate action.


General Duties
* Address bursts, leaks, flooding, fires, and breakages safely and promptly.
* Handle electrical and gas emergencies safely and promptly.
* Supervise and establish cleaning procedures, rotas, and standards.
* Receive deliveries, move supplies, and handle furniture and equipment.
* Liaise with contractors for heating and energy management.
* Take monthly energy readings.
* Manage external bins and order skips as necessary.
* Ensure premises are free from pests and vermin.
* Keep logs of work, records, and information for insurance and inspections.

Qualifications and Skills:

* Nebosh General or equivalent
* COSHH
* Asbestos Awareness
* Legionella Awareness
* Experience of premises management, building cleaning or building management
* Use of general cleaning equipment
* Taking responsibility for security of a building
* Awareness of the requirements of health and safety legislation and good practice relevant to the duties of the post.

If you are interested, kindly submit your application now. Even if your application is not successful this time, you can still register for potential future opportunities. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 10 working days, your application has not been successful on this occasion and feedback may not be provided.

MMP Consultancy are looking to recruit a Senior Neighbourhood Officer on a temporary basis working for a Local Authority based in Slough.

To be responsible for estate management expenditure; supporting the delivery of the annual housing capital and environmental improvements programme; administering and collection of recharges and supporting the Rent Recovery section.

This will be a temporary position paying £25.62 Umbrella

Duties:

* Provide a comprehensive housing management service within a specified geographic area to our customers and neighbourhoods dealing with breaches of tenancy/leaseholder agreements, estate management/monitoring, anti-social behaviour, caretaking and delivery of communal services and tenancy support visits.
* Deliver against an agreed improvement plan for the assigned area in consultation with residents and help deliver the corporate objectives. The plan should reflect the needs of the area with reference to the profile of residents and the physical characteristics.
* Ensure the housing management and environmental services provided to residents are coordinated and of an excellent standard and conform to relevant statutory requirements and best practice.
* Deliver housing services that are inclusive and accessible to our vulnerable customers
* Ensure that all complaints, incidents of ASB and harassment are investigated and dealt with in accordance with policies and procedures
* Identify opportunities for service improvements and make recommendations to the Neighbourhood Lead/Neighbourhood Manager. Ensure changes are introduced and implemented effectively and efficiently in the area.
* Support a variety of inclusive and effective customer involvement opportunities in the area linked to the national customer influencing strategy.
* Ensure residents have the opportunity to influence and shape policies, service delivery, standards and scrutinise performance.
* Support strategy in the local area and contribute to wider improvement projects as requested by the Neighbourhood Lead and Neighbourhood Manager.
* Ensure compliance with, and promotion of Health & Safety Management and policies, and ensure housing management equality and diversity services embrace this.
* Monitor budgets for which you are responsible within timescales and ensure expenditure is in accordance with budget, procedures and levels of delegated authority and audit requirements and take action when discrepancies occur.
* Participate in the delivery of an out of hours service, undertake temporary relief emergency cover including participation in the emergency plan, attend meetings, participate in working groups, and any other duties commensurate with the level of the post.

Essential Skills & Experience:

* Significant experience of working in housing related role.
* Experience of managing and prioritising own workload and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
* Experience of thinking strategically in dealing with Housing Management issues.
* Experience of working creatively with partners and other agencies, community and voluntary groups
* Ability to interpret and implement detailed policy and procedure
* Ability to influence effectively with a practical approach to problem solving
* Excellent verbal communication and presentation skills. Able to produce clear,
* concise and persuasive written reports on complex issues.


Title: Senior Neighbourhood Officer
Location: London
Salary: £25.62 Umbrella