Building & Maintenance Officer – Fixed Term Contract

BIMM Institute; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Essex is looking for a part-time Building & Maintenance Officer to maintain campus facilities for optimal student experience. This hands-on role involves daily operations, liaising with contractors, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates should have a good standard of general education, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to adapt to the campus community. The role offers 15 hours per week until October 2026.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in English and Maths is required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Flexibility to adapt to campus needs is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the campus is in top condition for student experience.
• Conduct routine checks on buildings and equipment.
• Liaise with external contractors for maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital literacy

Flexibility

Education

Good standard of general education including English and Maths

Job description

Building & Maintenance Officer - Fixed Term Contract

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 and Maintenance Officer you will ensure our campus is in top condition to support an excellent student experience. You will be responsible for the daily operation and upkeep of our physical premises and equipment, ensuring they meet high standards. This hands‑on role requires a proactive individual dedicated to maintaining a safe, functional, and aesthetically pleasing environment for our students, staff, and visitors.

What You'll Do :

• Open and close campus buildings according to standard protocols.
• Set up internal and external learning spaces and resources for each lesson as directed by the Building and Technical Manager and lecturers.
• Conduct routine and ad‑hoc checks on buildings and equipment, maintaining records in line with established processes.
• Liaise with external contractors for maintenance or repairs of buildings and equipment when necessary.
• Ensure the physical presentation of buildings is always up to standard.
• Advocate for and uphold the university’s health and safety policies, providing guidance and escalating concerns about non‑compliance to the Senior Health and Safety Officer.

What You'll Bring :

• A good standard of general education, including proficiency in English and Maths.
• Confidence in both verbal and written communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the needs of the campus community.
• Competent digital literacy skills.

This is a part‑time, term‑time‑only, fixed‑term role until October 2026, working 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm at our Rayleigh Campus.