Estates and Facilities Assistant

The Bedford College Group; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

People's pension

Retail discounts

Professional development opportunities

Access to college courses

Job summary

The Bedford College Group is seeking an Estates and Facilities Assistant for the Wellingborough campus. The role covers security, maintenance, portering, cleaning and driving to keep the site safe and well‑maintained.

You will patrol, monitor CCTV, manage access, support compliance, carry out minor repairs, and provide flexible cover across campuses. A full driving licence and the ability to work weekends are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience working with the public and young people and willingness to undertake training on health and safety and college procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, following procedures and resolving issues proactively.
• Strong communication and professional conduct, with capability to de-escalate challenging situations.
• Flexible with working patterns, including weekends, and willing to travel across sites.

Responsibilities

• Facilities Operations & Site Services - deliver a full range of estates services including security, maintenance, portering, cleaning and driving to ensure a safe, well-maintained campus environment.
• Security, Safety & Compliance - conduct site patrols, monitor CCTV, manage building access, perform ID checks and support fire, alarm and statutory compliance activities in line with policies and procedures.
• Maintenance & Grounds Upkeep - undertake minor repairs, maintain buildings and equipment, manage grounds and external areas, and ensure safe access during adverse weather conditions.
• Portering, Logistics & Event Support - provide portering services, manage deliveries, set up rooms, support events and respond to online service requests to meet operational needs.
• Professional Practice, Flexibility & Team Contribution - work collaboratively across campuses, uphold safeguarding, EDI and health & safety standards, provide flexible cover (including weekends) and support wider college activities.

Skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Flexibility

Problem solving

Job description

Role: Estates and Facilities Assistant

Location: Tresham College - Wellingborough Campus

Salary/Benefits: Salary is between £26,510 and £28,482 per annum DOE and Qualifications, 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays, People's pension, Retail and Leisure Discounts, excellent professional and personal development opportunities, accessing college courses.

Hours/Weeks: 40 hours per week - 52 weeks per year

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we're unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

About The Role

• Facilities Operations & Site Services - Deliver a full range of estates services including security, maintenance, portering, cleaning and driving to ensure a safe, well-maintained campus environment.
• Security, Safety & Compliance - Conduct site patrols, monitor CCTV, manage building access, perform ID checks and support fire, alarm and statutory compliance activities in line with policies and procedures.
• Maintenance & Grounds Upkeep - Undertake minor repairs, maintain buildings and equipment, manage grounds and external areas, and ensure safe access during adverse weather conditions.
• Portering, Logistics & Event Support - Provide portering services, manage deliveries, set up rooms, support events and respond to online service requests to meet operational needs.
• Professional Practice, Flexibility & Team Contribution - Work collaboratively across campuses, uphold safeguarding, EDI and health & safety standards, provide flexible cover (including weekends) and support wider college activities.

About You

• Experience, Training & Operational Readiness - Experience working with the public and young people, with willingness to undertake training and develop knowledge of health and safety and college procedures.
• Teamwork, Initiative & Problem Solving - Able to work independently and as part of a team, use initiative, follow procedures and contribute positively while resolving issues proactively.
• Communication, Behaviour Management & Professional Conduct - Confident in handling a wide range of situations, including de-escalating challenging behaviour calmly, while maintaining professional relationships and boundaries.
• Reliability, Flexibility & Responsiveness - Reliable and punctual with a flexible approach to working patterns, including weekends and short-notice availability to meet operational needs.
• Professional Values, Safeguarding & Mobility - Committed to College values, safeguarding and high standards of conduct, with a full driving licence, access to a vehicle and ability to work across multiple sites.

For a more detailed breakdown of the job role and the requirements, please see the Job Description attached to this vacancy.

Interviews to be held: TBC

Successful candidates must also be able to demonstrate alignment to our organisational VISION values:

• Valuing Teamwork - We are one team who by working together can achieve great things, respecting the opinion and valuing the contribution each of us makes.
• Improving Continuously - We challenge ourselves to always do better by trying new things, sharing knowledge, reflecting on practice and learning from others.
• Student Centred - At our heart is always doing what is best for our students. We consider students in all of our decision making to create positive outcomes and memorable experiences for every student.
• Inclusive - We celebrate differences and diversity, recognising that we can learn from each other.
• Open and Caring - We care about the wellbeing of our staff, our students, our community and wider society, creating an environment built on trust where we listen, engage with and support each other.
• Nurturing Education Excellence - We promote educational excellence by delivering programmes that challenge our students to achieve their ambitions.

About The Bedford College Group

The Bedford College Group was formed in 2017 following the merger of Bedford College and Tresham College and is now the largest provider of education in the South East Midlands, with over 15,000 students passing through our doors each year.

Today, the Group is made up of a family of colleges across Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire: Bedford College, Central Bedfordshire College and Tresham College in the towns of Bedford, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Corby, Kettering and Wellingborough; Shuttleworth College, a specialist land-based college; The Bedford Sixth Form, (the only dedicated sixth form in Bedford); The Corby Sixth Form, (opened in September 2023); and the National College for Motorsport alongside Silverstone race circuit. To widen accessibility to education and training, the Group also has community-based Learning Centres in Bedford, Corby and Kettering which offer IT training.

Safeguarding our Students

The Bedford College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to thorough vetting process which includes, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions and further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide. The Bedford College Group's policy on Employment of Ex-Offenders is attached to this vacancy.

Candidates who are barred from working with children are reminded it is a criminal offence to apply for this post.