Premises Officer

Working Hours: 37

Interview Date: w/c 26 October 2026

We are pleased to be advertising the role of Premises Officer within the Resources Directorate.

About the Role

The Premises Officer provides reliable, high-quality support across the council’s buildings, ensuring they remain safe, well maintained and welcoming for staff, visitors and the community. The role combines practical maintenance, front-of-house responsibilities and coordination of building activities and contractors.

Additional Requirements

Please note that you will need a full driving licence to enable you to travel across the county.

About You

• Reliable, organised, and able to manage a variety of day-to-day tasks.
• Good communication and customer service skills for front-of-house duties.
• Works well independently or as part of a team.
• Practical, hands-on, and able to carry out general maintenance tasks.
• Committed to providing a high standard of support and service.

Relevant Experience

To be successful in this role, candidates may have experience in one or more of the following areas or roles:

• General handyman duties
• Caretaker roles

Informal enquiries

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Lisa Redden, Premises Team Supervisor at lredden@rutland.gov.uk

We review applications frequently; however, in periods of high demand, the role may close earlier than advertised, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Our benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page: Jobs and volunteering | Rutland County Council

Our Values

Our values – Passionate, Ambitious, Work Together, and Make a Difference – guide everything we do. We’re looking for people who share these values and want to contribute to strong, supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.