SSO (Site Services Officer) Required

The Lion Academy Trust consists of four schools in the WellingboroughHub, Warwick Academy, Ruskin Academy, Ruskin Infant & Nursery & Olympic Primary Academy. Weare looking for a diligent andenthusiastic person to join our Site Services Team to work at Ruskin Academy, NN8 3EG. The role of the Site Services Officer is to support the Operations Manager, Parent Advisory Board and Head of School to ensure the internal and external areas of the premises are clean, well-maintained, secure and that janitorial tasks are carried out with the appropriate resources and equipment in a safe and efficient manner. Ensuring a safe and high quality environment to support the educational needs and emotional welfare of the staff and pupils of the school. Your core duties will include:

• Site Security.
• Energy Management
• Grounds & Site Maintenance
• Environmental Management
• Line managing a small team of Cleaning operatives
Candidates should be able to undertake a range of minor DIY and maintenance jobs , ensure the grounds and premises are kept clean and tidy, support cleaning teams, porterage, and on occasions may be required to oversee works being carried out on site by external contractors.

As a part of our Site Services Team, you will be a happy, obliging character and be flexible and adaptable with your approach to the role. You must have a can-doattitude and a willingness to learn. You will need to have great communication skills, be detail focused and diligent, taking pride in completing tasks to the best of your ability, be solution focused whilst adhering to the Trust's policies and procedures., The successful candidate will require two positive reference checks from their current or most recent previous employers and appointment to the position will be subject to an enhancedDBSand medical check. Commitment to safeguarding The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS and medical checks. The Lion Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children.

This position is a full time role, 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Annual holiday entitlement of 26 days per year, rising to 31 days per year after 5 years service. Site Supervisors, during school term times, are required to work a split shift in order to accommodate school opening and closing times, hours of work during term time is 7am-11am, 2pm to 6pm. However, during school holidays, where there is no school need for this, daily hours can be completed in one shift generally 8am - 4pm. What the school offers its staff What we can offer you:
• You will become a member of a school staff who are supportive, successful and committed to setting high standards.
• Access to Perks at Work scheme, which offers loyalty rewards and discounts from high street stores from your Day 1.
• Salary sacrifice scheme allowing you access to IT, Tech equipment & Bicycles with direct savings.
• Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family, offering confidential support with Health Assured. Services offered include