Assistant Site Manager

Colchester Institute Enterprises Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Colchester Institute is seeking an Assistant Site Manager to help run the Colchester Campus day-to-day operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming and efficient environment for students and staff. You will coordinate tasks, support facilities and management, handle emergencies with calm, and contribute to continuous improvements while maintaining standards across college premises.

The role is full time, permanent, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, with responsibilities including security, porter

Qualifications

• Experience following health and safety procedures and policies.
• Excellent customer service and strong written and verbal communication.
• Level 2 English and Maths GCSEs or equivalent; First Aid qualification or willingness to undertake.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safety and security procedures, including locking/unlocking premises and grounds.
• Support management and academic staff to maintain appropriate student behaviour.
• Follow incident management procedures for emergencies to ensure continuity.
• Provide first aid when required as a trained first aider.
• Porter duties: move goods/furniture and set up rooms for events; cover across campuses as needed.
• Work with Facilities Helpdesk on minor improvements, inspections and repairs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of campus environments within budget.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Health & Safety procedures

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Level 2)

Job description

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

We are seeking a Assistant Site Managerto join our team. In this role you will play a proactive role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Campus, providing a comprehensive and responsive service across a range of responsibilities.

You will coordinate daily tasks, provide practical support during emergency situations and work closely with staff and students to help maintain a safe, welcoming and effective environment. You will also support teaching, learning and assessment opportunities, responding flexibly to the changing needs of the Campus and contributing to its smooth and effective day-to-day operation.

Job title: Assistant Site Manager

Full Time, Permanent

37 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year

Colchester Campus

About the role:

• To carry out safety and security procedures for the Campus and its contents, including the routine and non-routine locking and unlocking of premises and grounds
• To support management and academic staff in maintaining appropriate standards of student behaviour across college premises and adherence to various college policies (e.g. ID policy).
• To undertake a range of responsibilities in accordance with the incident management procedures (including evacuation and lockdown) and take immediate action in the event of emergencies such as fire, flood, snow and any other event to ensure operational continuity.
• As a trained first aider, provide first aid assistance and support as necessary in the event of an incident.
• To carry out porter duties such as the movement of goods and furniture, fixtures and fittings, setting out furniture for meetings, conferences and events. Potential to cover these duties on other campuses, should the need arise, through absence or busy periods.
• To work with the Facilities Helpdesk team to carry out minor improvements, decorations, inspections and repairs which may include general maintenance and the upkeep of grounds.
• To work with others to pursue continuous improvement of college environments within budget constraints to help provide the best possible student experience at all times.

Essential Experience:

• Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience of following Health and Safety Procedures.

Essential Qualifications:

• Minimum of Level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics GCSE 4+ or C and above / CSE Level 1 / O-Level C or above / Level 2 Adult Numeracy or Literacy or equivalent.
• First Aid Qualified or willingness to undertake.

Why join us?

At Colchester Institute, we value our staff and invest in their growth. Joining us means becoming part of a vibrant community dedicated to excellence in education and training. If you are passionate about making a difference and inspiring the next generation, we would love to hear from you.

We do not engage with recruitment or search agencies unless they have been officially contracted in line with our PSL.