Campus Operations & Safety Coordinator

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

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