Facilities Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Assistant to enhance the Bartlett School of Architecture's operations. This role involves supporting staff and students with various operational tasks, from room allocation to liaising with maintenance services. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage their workload independently. With a hands-on approach, you will contribute significantly to the smooth running of the facilities. This opportunity offers not only a dynamic work environment but also a comprehensive benefits package, making it an exciting prospect for those looking to make a difference in an academic setting.

Benefits

41 Days holiday

Annual leave purchase scheme

Defined benefit pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Season ticket loan

Relocation scheme

On-site gym

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in forming good working relationships with diverse individuals.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the Bartlett School of Architecture.
• Advise staff and students on operational matters like room allocation.

Skills

Good working relationships

Independent working

Prioritizing workload

Hands-on approach

Job description

The Facilities Assistant will be responsible for supporting the Bartlett School of Architecture’s day-to-day operations. The post holder will undertake a wide range of tasks and will be expected to work independently of the Facilities, Building and Safety Manager and Facilities, Building and Safety Assistant Manager.

The role is focused on supporting and advising staff and students on a variety of operational matters, such as room-allocation, telecommunication, internal and external postal services as well as administrative tasks related to both H&S and Facilities operational matters. The post holder will be expected to liaise with UCL Estates in order to coordinate any maintenance issues and requests, cleaning and waste requirements, departmental bookable rooms and security services.

About you

The successful candidate has experience of forming good working relationships with a range of people, including academic and administrative staff, students, immediate colleagues, suppliers, contractors and UCL central support staff. Alongside this, we are looking for people with the ability to work independently, prioritise workload and have a hands-on approach. The successful candidate should possess the skills in the ‘Skills and Abilities’ area of the Person Specification of the Job Description.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below:

• 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 6 closure days)
• Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
• Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
• Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
• Relocation scheme for certain posts
• On-site gym
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
• Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service

The advert will close on 6th May at 23:59 GMT; however, we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Early application submission is recommended.