Bis Recruit Ltd

Description This established London law firm is offering an excellent opportunity within its Facilities team, and it truly stands out for the way it looks after its people. Alongside a warm, collaborative culture, the firm provides an impressive benefits package including 26 days' annual leave, private health and dental insurance, enhanced maternity and paternity leave, wellness perks, a bonus scheme, and more. This is an office-based role, working 9:30am-5:30pm, Monday through Friday, joining a small and friendly team consisting of a Facilities Manager and Head of Business Services. The Facilities Assistant will report directly to the Facilities Manager and play a key role in maintaining a healthy, safe, clean, and comfortable workplace for partners and staff. Key Responsibilities Arrange and supervise all pre-planned maintenance, ensuring documentation is complete, access is organised in advance, and all works adhere to method statements and contractual obligations. Manage the helpdesk logging system for all reported building and equipment issues, liaising with suppliers or building management to secure prompt resolutions while keeping internal clients fully updated. Conduct weekly walkarounds to complete required health and safety checks, logging findings, resolving minor issues and escalating more complex matters to the Facilities Manager. Maintain high standards of housekeeping in basement areas so they remain clean, safe and well-organised, coordinating with wider business support teams when needed. Prepare thoroughly for new joiners, including desk setup, access passes and locker allocation. Deliver new joiner inductions, covering access passes, manual handling guidance and a full health and safety tour. Produce monthly KPIs across all facilities tasks. Support the Head of Business Services and Facilities Manager with projects linked to space redesign and evolving ways of working within a hotelling environment. Carry out any additional reasonable duties as delegated by the Facilities Manager. (Please note: this list is not exhaustive and may be amended from time to time.) Person Specification The ideal candidate will have: A minimum of 2 years' experience in a Facilities team within a professional services environment. Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy. Fire marshal training. Strong client service skills and confidence engaging directly with internal clients. The ability to prioritise effectively, juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Excellent organisational and coordination skills, with a diligent and thorough approach. Demonstrable awareness of health and safety issues. A positive work ethic, flexible approach and strong team-player mindset. Clear communication skills at all levels. Energy, enthusiasm and a proactive attitude. Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Office. Knowledge of document management systems and e-filing (advantageous). DSE assessment training (desirable). Please note that due to the large number of applications we receive, if you haven't heard from us within 5 working days, please accept that your application wasn't successful. Unfortunately we aren't able to get back to candidates individually on the status of their application as we are a small team, however please keep an eye on our Bis Recruit website for any upcoming positions. In the meantime, why not sign up to a career support webinar hosted by our sister business SKC London? Choose from our CV Writing Masterclass, LinkedIn for Job Success, How to Interview Well and Job Search Secrets Revealed.

Permanent 35 hours per week 45 weeks per year Start Date: As soon as possible This school is an outstanding, high-performing comprehensive which is proud of it's excellent reputation, exceptional student outcomes and warm and inclusive community. As they continue to invest in their facilities and learning environment, the school are seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Premises to join the team. About the Role This is a key leadership role within the support staff structure. The Head of Premises will oversee the strategic and operational management of our school site, ensuring it remains safe, secure, compliant, and conducive to high-quality teaching and learning. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team and lead the Premises Assistants to maintain a clean, well-presented and fully functioning environment for students, staff and visitors. A critical part of this role includes acting as a Fire Marshal/Warden , with responsibility for fire safety compliance, drills, evacuation procedures, and first response in the event of a fire or alarm activation. You will also manage a successful lettings programme, support capital works and refurbishment planning, and take lead responsibility for a range of statutory Health & Safety duties. Key Responsibilities Ensure the school site and grounds are safe, secure, clean and well-maintained, meeting all statutory Health & Safety and fire safety requirements. Act as Fire Marshal/Warden , overseeing fire safety checks, drills, evacuation plans and emergency response. Lead the premises team, overseeing daily schedules, training, performance management and holiday maintenance programmes. Manage compliance records, statutory checks, contractors, maintenance schedules and procurement. Oversee the school's lettings programme and work with the Finance Team to maximise lettings income. Support the Director of Finance & Resources in developing a rolling 3-year refurbishment plan and delivering capital projects and tenders. Serve as a keyholder and respond to out-of-hours callouts including fire and intruder alarms. Promote a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for the whole school community. About You The school is looking for someone who is: Experienced in premises, facilities or site management - ideally within a school. Confident leading a team and liaising with a range of stakeholders. Highly knowledgeable in Health & Safety and fire safety procedures. Relevant premises/facilities qualifications and Fire Marshal or First Aid training are desirable, though training can be provided. Organised, proactive and calm under pressure, with excellent problem-solving skills. Flexible and reliable, able to manage emergencies including out-of-hours situations. Skilled in ICT with strong literacy and numeracy (Google Workspace experience is advantageous). Fully committed to safeguarding, inclusion and the ethos of Waldegrave School. Qualifications should include A-level education (or equivalent) and GCSE English & Maths at grade C or above. Why Join? This school is a warm, collaborative and supportive place to work, with a strong focus on staff development and wellbeing. They offer excellent facilities, high-quality training, and a friendly, community-minded staff culture. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and online/social media screening as part of the school's safeguarding commitment. Please note that due to the large number of applications we receive, if you haven't heard from us within 5 working days, please accept that your application wasn't successful. Unfortunately we aren't able to get back to candidates individually on the status of their application as we are a small team, however please keep an eye on our Bis Recruit website for any upcoming positions. In the meantime, why not sign up to a career support webinar hosted by our sister business SKC London? Choose from our CV Writing Masterclass, LinkedIn for Job Success, How to Interview Well and Job Search Secrets Revealed.