Buildings Assistant (12 month FTC)

Creative Assembly; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in game development is looking for a dedicated Buildings Assistant to join their team in Horsham. This role involves managing facilities and ensuring compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety standards. You will work closely with the Buildings Manager, assist with vendor contracts, and contribute to sustainability initiatives. The company values teamwork and offers a supportive environment, empowering employees to make significant contributions. With a focus on employee wellbeing, this position comes with a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and comprehensive health coverage. If you are passionate about creating a safe and efficient workplace, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Work from Anywhere

Enhanced holiday allowance

Private medical and dental insurance

Wellbeing support

Community activities

Flexible core hours

Bespoke relocation package

Season ticket travel loans

Cycle to work scheme

Free health care screening

Qualifications

• Experience with Environmental and Health and Safety Management Systems is essential.
• Strong interest in sustainability and admin-based work required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing Fire and Health and Safety compliance.
• Conduct weekly and monthly office walkarounds and report findings.

Skills

Environmental Management Systems

Health and Safety Management

Sustainability

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Admin Skills

Manual Handling

Education

Health and Safety Certification

Environmental Management Certification

Facilities Management Certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

This is a great opportunity to join a well-respected Games Development Studio as a Buildings Assistant based at our headquarters in Horsham, in the heart of West Sussex. In this position, the Buildings Assistant will report to the Buildings Manager and be responsible for helping to manage and maintain all aspects of the facilities and Environmental, Health and Safety, and Fire Safety performance. This includes assisting in managing any outsourced third-party facilities management service providers brought in under contract for our Horsham site. During busy periods, weekend work may be regularly required.

Key Responsibilities

As the Buildings Assistant, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy studio environment alongside the other Studio Support team members.

On a day-to-day basis, you will:

1. Assist the Buildings Manager in overseeing day-to-day Fire and Health and Safety compliance.
2. Take ownership of selected vendor contracts, scheduling, and contractor management.
3. Work with the Finance department to ensure financial processes are correctly followed.
4. Assist the Buildings Manager in developing CA’s Environmental Management System and sustainability initiatives.
5. Be one of the first ports of call either face to face, or via our office ticket system, for all aspects of the studio.
6. Conduct and document weekly and monthly office walkarounds and report key findings to affected stakeholders.
7. Be on the out of hours callout contact list, responding appropriately to emergencies, or urgent issues, as they arise and rectify accordingly.
8. Assist the Buildings Manager or Facilities Assistant with any ad-hoc tasks (including manual handling) and cover selected duties during absence if required.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience

Essential

1. Experience implementing Environmental and Health and Safety Management Systems.
2. A strong interest in sustainability and sustainable development in a business context.
3. Experience with admin-based work.
4. Experience with manual handling; some heavy lifting may be required at times.
5. Ability to clearly communicate using a variety of methods to enable effective collaboration.
6. Friendly demeanour and customer service-related skills.
7. Must work well within a team.
8. Proficient using MS Office.

Desirable

1. Health and Safety certification (IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate, or equivalent).
2. Environmental Management certification (NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate, IEMA Foundation Certificate in Environmental Management, or equivalent).
3. Facilities Management certification (IWFM Level 2).
4. Full/clean driving licence.

About Creative Assembly

Creative Assembly crafts deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.

We are all game makers and we care deeply about the experiences we create. We empower our teams to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities.

We are located in Horsham, UK and Sofia, Bulgaria. We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:

1. Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs).
2. Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays.
3. Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents.
4. Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance, permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and free health care screening.
5. Generous holiday allowance plus full studio closure over the Christmas and New Year period, and all Bank holidays.
6. Join our Diversity and Inclusion Network – an employee-led group.
7. Season ticket travel loans and cycle to work scheme with free bike servicing and discounted car valet service on site.
8. Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling.
9. Community activities including parties, football and more.
10. Our studio sites have disabled access.
11. Hybrid working.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Note to Recruitment Agencies: SEGA Europe Limited and our studios do not accept unsolicited candidate introductions from unauthorised third parties. For the avoidance of doubt, SEGA Europe is not liable for any fees, compensation or any other costs associated with the introduction of a candidate or recruitment services unless and until an agreement has been duly executed. Further details can be found here.