Facilities Assistant - AD Education Leeds

ICMP; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

AD Education UK seeks a passionate Facilities Assistant to enhance the learning environment at their Leeds campus. This full-time role combines technical support with campus operations, ensuring safety and readiness while fostering a vibrant educational space for students. Applicants should have relevant technical experience and a flexible, team-oriented mindset, with an emphasis on problem-solving and operational efficiency.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount for Masters Programmes

Attractive benefits

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in a related technical or facilities-based field.
• Willingness to develop technical proficiency with creative media equipment.
• Practical aptitude for facilities maintenance and campus operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line technical support to students during practical sessions.
• Conduct routine building checks and address maintenance issues.
• Support Health and Safety compliance, including risk assessments.

Skills

Problem-solving

Technical proficiency

Team-oriented

Tools

Audio-visual equipment

IT equipment

Job description

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK.

Facilities Assistant - 3 Vacancies

AD Education, Leeds

Full time, 37 hours per week

Salary up to £25,664 p.a

Passionate about creating inspiring spaces and supporting creative minds? Join our dynamic team at ADE Leeds and play a key role in shaping a safe, professional, and innovative campus environment where students and staff can thrive.

We are seeking a proactive Facilities Assistant / Campus Support Technician to support the smooth operation, safety, and readiness of our campus environment in Leeds. This dual role combines hands-on technical and facilities support with a strong emphasis on student service, operational excellence, and health and safety compliance.

You’ll play a vital role in ensuring students and staff benefit from a high-quality learning and working environment, whether that's setting up equipment for a studio session, maintaining facilities, assisting with campus events, or upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities

Student Technical Support

Provide front-line technical support to students across academic disciplines during practical sessions, lessons, and independent study.

Prepare and maintain classrooms and studios to ensure clean, safe, and professional learning spaces.

Set up, configure, and troubleshoot technical equipment and software used in creative media disciplines.

Deliver technical demonstrations and tutorials, ensuring students understand and safely operate specialist equipment.

Support student events, open days, and showcases, including equipment logistics and setup.

Oversee student behaviour and studio usage, facilitating bookings and monitoring attendance.

Manage equipment loans, track usage, and support day-to-day operations of campus technical resources.

Facilities & Campus Operations

Conduct routine building and grounds checks, addressing or escalating maintenance issues promptly.

Support minor repairs and liaise with contractors for larger projects.

Ensure all teaching and building equipment is operational, well-maintained, and presentable.

Monitor stock of consumables and support purchasing and supplier coordination.

Act as a keyholder, assisting with the opening/closing of campus buildings.

Participate in cleaning oversight and ensure environments meet institutional cleanliness standards.

Support Health and Safety compliance, including risk assessments, safety checks, and emergency procedures.

Serve as Fire Marshal and First Aider (training provided if necessary).

Administrative & Operational Support

Maintain accurate records related to maintenance, equipment, compliance, and safety.

Support team communication, contribute to meetings, and report concerns regarding student progress or campus issues.

Keep up-to-date with industry trends, new technologies, and best practices.

Key Performance Indicators

Student and staff satisfaction with the quality of technical and facilities support.

Timely resolution of technical and maintenance issues.

High standards of safety, cleanliness, and presentation across campus.

Accurate and timely record keeping.

Active participation in events, team meetings, and training.

Essential:

Relevant experience in a related technical or facilities-based field.

Willingness to develop technical proficiency with audio-visual, IT, or creative media equipment.

Practical aptitude for facilities maintenance and campus operations.

A flexible, team-oriented approach with excellent problem-solving skills.

Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

Legal right to work in the UK and live within commutable distance to Leeds Campus.

For more information read the job description here.

The deadline for applications is on Friday, 4th July 2025.

To improve the diversity of our team, we especially welcome applications from women, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.

Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount for Masters Programmes

+ attractive benefits