Estates Group Decorator

RNN Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 41 days

Gym access

Wellbeing hub

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Job summary

The Estates Group Decorator at RNN Group covers multiple campuses, including Rotherham and Dearne Valley Colleges, with a focus on high-quality decorating and maintenance. The role travels between sites, requires attention to detail and a can-do attitude.

You will manage an ongoing decoration schedule, align finishes with institutional guidelines, and support campus operations while adhering to safety standards and working at height requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 2 English and Maths (or be willing to undertake).
• Recognised industry qualification with proven practical abilities.
• Experience in painting and decorating, ideally in a commercial setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare surfaces by cleaning, sanding, filling and stripping for a flawless finish.
• Apply paints, varnishes and stains to interior/exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers or sprayers.
• Install internal and external vinyl coverings to enhance facilities.
• Develop and manage a rolling decoration schedule across campus locations.
• Collaborate with Marketing to ensure finishes/colours meet guidelines.
• Tackle planned maintenance and reactive repairs, including mastic and sealing work.
• Assist campus operations with events and furniture moves.
• Maintain COSHH compliance and safe storage practices.
• Operate scaffolding and platforms for access across sites.

Skills

Painting and decorating

Education

Level 2 English and Maths (or equivalent)

Industry qualification with proven experience

Tools

Scaffolding operation

Job description

Estates Group Decorator

Location: Multi-Site position (including Rotherham College and Dearne Valley College, Rotherham and North Notts College, Worksop as well as other Group subsidiaries)

Salary: £29,455 a year + benefits

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full time (37 hours each week, all year round)

Closing Date: Monday 21 September 2026

Are you a meticulous decorator with a keen eye for detail and a "can-do" attitude? We are looking for a skilled professional to join our estates team to keep our campuses looking vibrant and well-maintained.

This is more than just a painting job; you'll be a key player in managing our aesthetic standards and ensuring a safe, functional environment for our staff and students.

Expert Painting & Decorating

Preparation: Master the basics by cleaning, sanding, filling, and stripping surfaces to ensure a flawless finish.

Application: Apply paints, varnishes, and stains to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, or sprayers.

Specialist Finishes: Install internal and external vinyl coverings to enhance our facilities.

Project & Brand Management

Strategic Planning: Develop and manage a rolling decoration schedule across all campus locations.

Brand Alignment: Collaborate directly with the Marketing department to ensure all finishes and colours meet institutional guidelines.

Site Maintenance & Support

Versatile Repairs: Tackle planned maintenance and reactive repairs, including high-quality mastic and sealing work in kitchens and bathrooms.

Team Player: Assist with campus operations, from exam hall setups to internal furniture moves.

Safety First

Compliance: Maintain a pristine workspace and strictly adhere to COSHH regulations and storage protocols.

Working at Height: Confidently erect and utilize scaffolding and platforms to reach every corner of the site.

This role is a cross campus role requiring you to manage tasks and responsibilities effectively travelling between multiple sites with regular evening and weekend working.

You will…

You will hold a Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in English and Maths (or be willing to undertake). You will hold a recognised industry qualification with proven experience of success in your practical abilities.

You will have experience in painting and decorating, ideally within a commercial setting.

We understand that no candidate will perfectly match every qualification or criterion listed. If your experience differs from what we've outlined but you believe you can contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply!

Department Info

The Estates Group Decorator reports into the Director of Estates, Facilities, Health & Safety and Security and will work as part of the estates department. You will liaise with colleagues across all sites, as well as Directors of Campus and the Marketing department

Our excellent benefits and rewards package:

• Access to local government pensions scheme (with employer contributions from 17.7% to 23.68%)


• Up to 41 days annual leave per year including closure during Christmas period


• Access to our gyms, restaurants and salons


• Staff health & wellbeing and benefits schemes including in-house Occupational Health service


• Extensive wellbeing support through a digital Wellbeing Hub that offers a broad range of support for physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.


• Full, part time and flexible working hours available in many roles


• Free Parking available at all of our sites


• Fantastic career development opportunities including funding for teacher training, apprenticeships and various other industry recognised qualifications


• New FE teachers can also apply for grants of up to £6,000 in STEM subjects (conditions apply) through the teacher retention initiative


• Recruitment Referral Scheme for all employees, worth £200 per referral made

What is the RNN Group?

RNN Group's main goal is to be an ‘outstanding' education and training provider and this is at the heart of everything that we do. To help us achieve this we are looking to recruit highly motivated, innovative and dynamic individuals to join our existing teams. To be a part of the team at RNN Group we will expect you to be committed to our values too