Estates Assistant

Kendal College; Kendal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational institution seeks a part-time Estates Assistant to join its Estates team. The ideal candidate will ensure the college's premises are maintained to a high standard, providing a safe environment for staff and students. Successful applicants will demonstrate strong organisational and time-management skills, and a proactive attitude toward the evolving educational landscape.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Excellent pension schemes

Seven efficiency days per year (pro rata)

Access to CPD opportunities

Discounts in the college restaurant

Access to discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate should have GCSE qualifications in English, Maths, and Science.
• Fire warden training and First Aid certification are desirable.
• Must possess a positive and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain the college’s standards of repair and cleanliness.
• Ensure safety on campus by challenging unknown persons.
• Work across all three college campuses as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Flexibility

Education

English, Maths, and Science at Level 2

Job description

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An opportunity has arisen for a reliable and motivated Estates Assistant to join our Estates team.

Key facts

• Part-time, permanent
  21 hours per week (split over 5 days)
• Salary£13, to £13, actual salary, depending upon qualifications and experience
  
• Interview date
  w/c 4th August

Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures

An opportunity has arisen for a reliable and motivated Estates Assistant to join our Estates team. They will build strong, positive working relationships with a supportive and collaborative team and professional services that share the goal of providing a meaningful educational experience.

They will have excellent organisational and time-management skills and can prioritise work effectively to meet objectives and deadlines. They will be comfortable with and proactively adapt to rapid changes in educational trends within the sector. They will be able to plan and prioritise their work schedule to achieve objectives and be happy to be part of a close-knit team with shared goals.

Job Overview

Demonstrating a high standard of dedication, the ideal candidate will help to maintain the College’s high standards of repair, maintenance and cleanliness of the College’s overall estates. The Estates Assistant role is for someone flexible who enjoys being in a busy and varied role. They will ensure the provision of a safe learning/working environment for staff, students, and visitors by maintaining a visible presence on site, challenging unknown persons, and maintaining safe access and egress of all College buildings. The role will require a degree of flexibility, with work taking place across the three College campuses according to each campus’s needs. Working hours to be discussed during the interview.

All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

See the Job Description for full details.

Why choose us?

Kendal College is an FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. We are embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain an excellent education provider for Cumbria and the Northwest region. Our students are focused on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment, and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. The college recognises the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately recognised and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.

What we offer

• Great career progression opportunities
• Excellent pension schemes for all staff
• Seven efficiency days per year (pro rata) and your hard-earned holiday allocation
• A college committed to helping every student reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability
• Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop
• Employee Assistant Program
• Membership options to other discounting/saving providers
• A full range of hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments
• Discounts in the college restaurant
• Enhanced maternity pay
• Enhanced absence pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Blue Light card eligibility
• Free will writing
• Discounted eye teats and winter flu vaccine
• Access to discounted gym membership

Our vision

We will provide outstanding education and training opportunities that are responsive to the needs of our students and our community. All our actions will help develop our students to deliver positive economic and sustainable environmental change both now and in the future.

Our values

• Excellence & Ambition
• Diversity & Inclusion
• Loyalty & Commitment

What we're looking for

Qualifications

Essential Desirable English, Maths, and Science at Level 2 (GCSE A* to C or equivalent) Fire warden trained Manual Handling certificate Fork Lift Truck Driver Certificate Level 2 qualification in a trade First Aid certificate Health & Safety qualifications

An opportunity has arisen for a reliable and motivated Estates Assistant to join our Estates team.

Key facts

Part-time, permanent
21 hours per week (split over 5 days)

Salary£13, to £13, actual salary, depending upon qualifications and experience

Closing date
Midnight, Sunday 27th July

Interview date
w/c 4th August

Unlocking Potential - Transforming Lives - Creating Bright Futures

An opportunity has arisen for a reliable and motivated Estates Assistant to join our Estates team. They will build strong, positive working relationships with a supportive and collaborative team and professional services that share the goal of providing a meaningful educational experience.

They will have excellent organisational and time-management skills and can prioritise work effectively to meet objectives and deadlines. They will be comfortable with and proactively adapt to rapid changes in educational trends within the sector. They will be able to plan and prioritise their work schedule to achieve objectives and be happy to be part of a close-knit team with shared goals.

Job Overview

Demonstrating a high standard of dedication, the ideal candidate will help to maintain the College’s high standards of repair, maintenance and cleanliness of the College’s overall estates. The Estates Assistant role is for someone flexible who enjoys being in a busy and varied role. They will ensure the provision of a safe learning/working environment for staff, students, and visitors by maintaining a visible presence on site, challenging unknown persons, and maintaining safe access and egress of all College buildings. The role will require a degree of flexibility, with work taking place across the three College campuses according to each campus’s needs. Working hours to be discussed during the interview.

All staff have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

See the Job Description for full details.

Why choose us?

Kendal College is an FE college that consistently punches above its weight on the national stage. We are embarking on a series of bold steps to grow the college and remain an excellent education provider for Cumbria and the Northwest region. Our students are focused on their learning, achieve high levels of attainment, and consistently give us high satisfaction ratings. The college recognises the wellbeing of its staff as a priority, as well as ensuring that excellent work is appropriately recognised and that a healthy work-life balance is maintained.

What we offer

Great career progression opportunities

A generous holiday entitlement

Excellent pension schemes for all staff

Seven efficiency days per year (pro rata) and your hard-earned holiday allocation

A college committed to helping every student reach their full potential, irrespective of their ability

Excellent CPD opportunities to grow and develop

Employee Assistant Program

A comprehensive staff awards, rewards, and wellbeing scheme

Membership options to other discounting/saving providers

A full range of hairdressing and beauty therapy treatments

Discounts in the college restaurant

Enhanced maternity pay

Enhanced absence pay

Cycle to work scheme

Blue Light card eligibility

Free will writing

Discounted eye teats and winter flu vaccine

Access to discounted gym membership

Our vision

We will provide outstanding education and training opportunities that are responsive to the needs of our students and our community. All our actions will help develop our students to deliver positive economic and sustainable environmental change both now and in the future.

Our values

Excellence & Ambition

Respect & Honesty

Diversity & Inclusion

Loyalty & Commitment

A Positive Environment

What we're looking for

Qualifications

Essential Desirable English, Maths, and Science at Level 2 (GCSE A* to C or equivalent) Fire warden trained Manual Handling certificate Fork Lift Truck Driver Certificate Level 2 qualification in a trade First Aid certificate Health & Safety qualifications

Experience

Essential Desirable Recent experience of working in a similar position

Knowledge & Skills

Essential Desirable Well presented and able to communicate with staff and students at all levels Demonstrate the ability to carry out DIY and maintenance Ability to use initiative and be assertive in the appropriate situation Physically fit Full clean driving licence

Applications without the essential requirements will not usually be considered for appointment.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expect all staff to share this commitment. Employment at the college is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service, and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education(KCSIE) guidance, we will conduct online searches about any shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence to identify any matters that might relate directly to our legal obligation to meet safeguarding duties in accordance with KCSIE.

Right to work

You may need to obtain permission to work in the UK if you don’t already have the unrestricted right to work in any role. There are various types of visas, which include the right to work.You can check if you need a UK visa using the Government’s online tooland find information about UK visa routes and the eligibility criteria that must be met for each route. All staff are required to prove their right to work in the UK before they attend an interview.

Equality & diversity

We are committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We pride ourselves on being inclusive and welcoming. We embrace diversity and want everyone to feel that they belong and are connected to others in our community. We strive to ensure that no employee or job applicant receives less favourable facilities or treatment (either directly or indirectly) in recruitment or employment on grounds of age, disability, gender/gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation (the protected characteristics under the Equality Act ).

GDPR

All adults employed by the college have a responsibility for data protection and have a duty to observe and follow the principles of the GDPR Regulations

Armed Forces Covenant

We are committed to supporting veterans' integration into civilian life after their loyal service to the Armed Forces. We welcome applications from veterans, and those who meet the essential criteria will be automatically invited for an interview.

Please note CVs cannot be accepted without a completed application form.