Building & Maintenance Officer

BIMM British and Irish Modern Music Institute; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

SMART pension

Benefits package

Job summary

BIMM University is seeking a Building & Maintenance Officer to support day-to-day campus operations in Birmingham. You will help keep facilities safe, well maintained, and ready to support teaching, learning and events across campus buildings.

Working with the Campus Operations team, you’ll perform routine checks, coordinate with contractors, assist with lighting and audio equipment, and provide first line support for equipment and IT issues, ensuring smooth delivery of performances and classes.

Qualifications

• Experience in building, maintenance, facilities, performing arts or live events.
• Experience in performing arts, theatre, production or live events.
• Experience with lighting and audio equipment, including basic setup.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work with minimal supervision.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of campus buildings including opening/closing and security.
• Prepare and maintain spaces for teaching, learning and events.
• Monitor building presentation and resolve issues affecting campus environment.
• Carry out routine checks and escalate issues as needed.
• Coordinate with contractors on site to ensure safe, minimal disruption.
• Maintain and support performing arts spaces and equipment.
• Provide first line support for equipment and basic IT issues.
• Maintain records of maintenance activity and safety checks.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Performing arts environment

Lighting & audio setup

Health & safety knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Tools

Lighting equipment

Audio equipment

Job description

At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution; we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the role

As a Building & Maintenance Officer, you will support the day-to-day running of campus buildings, helping to ensure they are safe, well maintained and ready to support teaching, learning and wider activity.

Working as part of the wider Campus Operations team, you’ll take a hands‑on role in maintaining buildings and equipment, preparing spaces, and responding to day-to-day issues as they arise. You’ll also act as a key point of contact on campus, working with colleagues, contractors and service teams to keep things running effectively.

A key aspect of this role is supporting the Performing Arts faculty. Working closely with Academic and Production teams, you'll help maintain specialist teaching, rehearsal and performance spaces, ensuring facilities and technical equipment are safe, functional and ready to support learning activities, rehearsals and productions.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the day-to-day operation of campus buildings, including opening and closing in line with agreed procedures and security requirements
• Prepare and maintain internal and external spaces so they are ready for teaching, learning and events
• Monitor building presentation, identifying and resolving issues that affect the campus environment
• Carry out routine checks of buildings and equipment, addressing issues or escalating where needed
• Undertake basic maintenance tasks and repairs, using judgement to determine when specialist support is required
• Work with contractors on site, helping to coordinate access and ensure work is carried out safely and with minimal disruption
• Support the operation and maintenance of performing arts teaching, rehearsal and performance spaces, ensuring they remain safe, functional and ready for use
• Provide operational support to Academic and Production teams, assisting with the preparation, maintenance and basic troubleshooting of technical equipment and performance environments
• Assist with the upkeep, testing and safe operation of lighting, audio and related technical equipment, escalating specialist repairs where required
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity, inspections and completed work
• Support health and safety activity on campus, including inspections, audits and routine compliance checks
• Provide first line support for equipment and basic IT issues, escalating to central teams where necessary
• Act as a first point of contact for building and maintenance queries, resolving routine issues independently
• Contribute to operational projects and support wider campus activity as required
• Work flexibly across teams, providing practical support where needed to maintain effective service delivery

What You’ll Bring:

• Experience working in a building, maintenance , facilities, performing arts, theatre or live events environment
• Experience working within a performing arts, theatre, production or live events setting
• Experience working with lighting and audio equipment, including basic setup, maintenance or troubleshooting activities
• The ability to organise and prioritise work, responding to changing demands with minimal supervision
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, students, contractors and service teams
• A practical, problem‑solving approach and sound judgement in day-to-day situations
• Good digital skills, including experience using systems to record and manage information
• A working understanding of health and safety requirements in a maintenance or facilities setting

Working Pattern

This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week on a rotating shift basis, helping us provide consistent support across the day.

You’ll work a mix of the following shifts:

Why BIMM University?

We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do:

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation.

We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.