Estates Steward

Arts University Plymouth; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted bus tickets

Education sector retail offers

Local gym discounts

Staff discount site

Job summary

Arts University Plymouth is seeking a Campus Steward to join the Estates team. The role involves hands-on security, maintenance and guest support across campus, with a practical, proactive approach in a busy university environment.

You will carry out checks, respond to incidents, support fire safety and events, and help keep facilities safe and well‑presented for students, staff and visitors.

Qualifications

• Hands-on, practical approach to tasks across campus.
• Experience in maintenance, estates, facilities, or security is valued.
• Ability to spot hazards and take corrective action.

Responsibilities

• Carry out building checks and patrols across campuses.
• Open/close duties and respond to day‑to‑day security issues.
• Support fire safety, emergencies, events and busy periods.
• Carry out minor repairs and preventive maintenance.
• Be a friendly, visible campus presence for students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Hands-on

Practical

Team player

Problem solving

Maintenance

Security awareness

Building services

Job description

Salary: Band 3 - startin g salary £13,307 (FTE £26,615) with annual, incremental progression up to £14,296 (FTE £28,592)

Hours: 19 hours / 5 days per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Arts University Plymouth is seeking to appoint a Steward to its Estates team.

Join our Campus Stewarding team and play a key role in keeping our university campuses safe, secure, welcoming and running smoothly. Working in a busy, exciting and creative environment, you’ll be part of a team that supports students, staff, visitors and the wider University community every day.

No two days are the same. From carrying out security and building checks and responding to incidents, to supporting staff and students, fire safety, portering and estates activities, this is a hands-on role where you’ll be visible across campus and make a real difference. You’ll also use your practical skills to carry out minor repairs and preventative maintenance, helping to keep our facilities in excellent condition.

We’re looking for a practical, proactive and reliable person who enjoys being part of a team, takes pride in their work and is confident in spotting and resolving issues. If you enjoy a varied role, working with people and using your practical skills in a dynamic university environment, we’d love to hear from you.

About You:

If you’re someone who enjoys being hands-on, practical and part of a busy team , this could be the role for you. You will be someone who:

Enjoys fixing things and finding solutions – whether you’ve worked in maintenance, estates, facilities, security, property, building services or another practical role, you’ll be confident getting stuck in and tackling everyday problems.

Takes pride in your surroundings – you’ll notice when something isn’t quite right, from a maintenance issue or potential hazard to something that could be improved, and you’ll take action to put it right.

Is friendly, reliable and approachable – you’ll be a familiar and reassuring presence on campus, supporting students, staff, visitors and contractors and helping to create a welcoming environment.

Can stay calm and adaptable – every day can be different, so you’ll be comfortable managing your own workload, responding to changing priorities and dealing with unexpected situations.

Wants to make a difference – you’ll care about keeping people safe and our campuses running smoothly, while bringing a positive, professional attitude to everything you do.

About The Role:

No two days will be the same! As a Campus Steward, you’ll be at the heart of campus life, helping to keep our buildings safe, secure, welcoming and ready for students, staff and visitors. You’ll work across our sites, so there’s plenty of variety and opportunity to get out and about.

Keep things running smoothly – carry out building checks, patrols, opening and closing duties, and respond to day-to-day security and operational issues.

Be ready for anything – support fire safety, emergency responses, events and busy periods, helping everyone on campus feel safe and supported.

Get hands-on – use your practical skills to tackle minor repairs, maintenance, room set-ups and general estates tasks, from putting things right to helping improve our spaces.

Be a friendly face on campus – support students, staff and visitors, answer questions, spot when someone might need help and work closely with colleagues across the University.

In return you’ll receive:

Holiday: 13 (FTE 25) days annual leave per annum plus bank holidays, and discretionary efficiency closure days

Pension: Enrolment onto a generous Local Government pension scheme subject to scheme eligibility with Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs)

Enhanced family leave: including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay and paid carer’s leave

Access to the UK’s Leading Employee Assistance Programme including

In person or virtual counselling - enhanced to 10+ sessions

Life & Leadership Coaching

Legal Advice

Financial Coaching

Dedicated Quiet Spaces for reflection, prayer, or quiet contemplation

Flexible Working

Discounts: Additional benefits such as

Cycle to work scheme,

Discounted bus tickets

Education sector retail offers

Local gym discounts

Staff discount site with savings of up to 10% on the high street

Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 26 October 2026.

We encourage early applications, as the advert may close prior to the listed closing date due to high levels of interest. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

If you are interested in the role and would like to find out more, please feel free to contact- Sharon Woods, Minor Works Manager on [e-mail] or Sarah Hyatt, Head of Facilities on [e-mail] .

The successful candidate will be willing to contribute to our ambitions and international profile as an innovative, sustainable and broadly inclusive arts university.

Safeguarding and Compliance

Arts University Plymouth has a strong commitment to the safeguarding & welfare of young people & vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory DBS check , and you will be required to provide appropriate documentation as part of the onboarding process.

Right to Work

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK . We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Proof of Right to Work will be required before an offer of employment is made.

Inclusivity

We celebrate equality, diversity and difference, and welcome candidates from all communities, including applications from service people and their families as part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant .

Redeployees

In the event that the University has employees eligible for redeployment at the time of shortlisting, for example due to the end of a fixed term contract, these candidates may be entitled to a priority interview.