About

• Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
• Work Location: Snibston Heritage, Ashby Road, Coalville, LE67 3LN
• Salary: £25,191 - £25,590 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
• Working Hours: 22.2 hours per week over 4 or 5 mornings Monday - Friday working pattern will be agreed with Management taking into account both service needs and the requirements of the successful applicant.
• Contract Type: Permanent Part Time
• Closing Date: 8th March 2026
• Interview Date(s): TBC
• An opportunity has arisen for a Premises Officer to join our busy Premises Support Team at Snibston Heritage, Coalville
• About the Role

You will be responsible for, among other duties

• Unlocking and locking Leicestershire County Council buildings at the Snibston site
• Undertaking minor repairs
• Carrying out health and safety checks
• Liaising with contractors
• General upkeep of the buildings
• The successful applicant may also be required to work outside normal hours to deal with emergencies.
• An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
• For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.
• About You

To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria

• Relevant experience in general DIY and maintenance work
• Literacy skills to complete diaries, claim forms, and H&S records
• An understanding of statutory building compliance testing
• Excellent communication skills to report issues and liaise with the team
• Flexibility in working hours and a willingness to attend site at any time to deal with emergencies
• The ability to carry out heavy manual handling, use your own initiative, and work without constant supervision
• You must also demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the selection process.
• Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.
• Interested in Flexible Working?
• We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact

• Enter name and job title Chris Unwin, Facilities and Print Services Manager
• Telephone: 0116 3052680
• To contact me by email, please click here
• How to Apply
• At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.
• If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.
• We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
• If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.
• By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

• About Leicestershire County Council
• At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.
• Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following

• Our Recruitment Process
• Our Organisational Values
• Our Employee Benefits
• Working for Us