Estates Assistant

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Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as an Estates Assistant, where you will maintain and enhance the facility's standards. This role requires a dedicated individual committed to delivering excellent service in a supportive environment at the Stafford College - Institute of Technology. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working hours and development opportunities. Applications are welcome until July 4, 2025.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Excellent Training and Development Opportunities

Staff parking available

Health-related benefits

On site restaurant facilities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar or related role is required.
• Positive attitude towards providing excellent service.
• Flexibility over working hours required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accommodation and grounds are in good order.
• Provide a safe and attractive environment for users.
• Respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

Self-motivated

Enthusiasm

Attention to detail

IT competence

Job description

Estates Assistant - Institute of Technology

Hours: 37 hours a week - shift pattern Monday to Friday plus scheduled on call weekend work

Salary: £25,844 per annum (plus on-call allowance £2,144 per annum)

Location: Stafford College - Institute of Technology

Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group (NSCG) is one of the very best colleges in the country. In October 2024 we became the first and only further education provider in England to achieve a full set of outstanding grades in consecutive Ofsted Inspections. This includes recognition of our strong contribution towards meeting Local Skills Needs under the latest version of the Education Inspection Framework (EIF).

The inspection report praised all areas of the College's provision and acknowledged NSCG's ?staff are professional, friendly, incredibly supportive and work tirelessly to meet the needs of learners' ?teachers improve their practice based upon the support they receive' and ?teachers create highly supportive, calm and highly aspirational environments in which learners and apprentices thrive'.? In summary, NSCG is a great place to work and study.

To read the full Ofsted report for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group, please visit the Ofsted Government website, select Find an Inspection Report and search for Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group.

The group is currently home to a population of over 6,500 full-time students with around 2000 adult learners and students on higher education programmes. We have over 1,500 apprentices where we work with over 850 individual employers. Our Sixth Form provision has a reputation for high academic achievement and excellence.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self- motivated and hardworking individual to join our successful team. Working at the Institute of Technology, duties include ensuring that the accommodation and its grounds and building services remain in good order and provide a safe, comfortable and attractive environment which meets the needs and expectations of all users.

To be successful, you will have previous experience in a similar or related role. You will be someone who takes a pride in maintaining high standards both in the appearance and efficiency of the site and will have a positive attitude to providing an excellent service to the building users as well as being reasonably confident in using IT.

Flexibility will be required over working hours to cover evening and weekends. You must be willing to be called out from time to time to respond to any emergencies at the premises.

What's in it for you?

The College Offers And Excellent Benefits Package Which Includes

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme (Salary sacrifice).
• Excellent Training and Development Opportunities (supported with a dedicated budget).
• Staff parking available
• Health-related benefits including subsidised health scheme
• On site restaurant facilities and FREE early morning coffee/tea and toast
  
  

To apply for the role of Estates Assistant - IOT, please go towww.nulc.ac.uk/jobsand select ?Apply' to complete an online application form.

The closing date for completed applications: 4th July 2025.

This college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All college based positions are subject to enhanced DBS check and are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community.