Facilities Coordinator

Colchester Institute; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Facilities Coordinator to manage maintenance projects and ensure optimal facility operations. The role involves coordinating with contractors while ensuring compliance with safety standards and maintaining a supportive learning environment. Ideal candidates will have excellent customer service skills and a proactive approach to issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and responsiveness.
• Familiarity with Operation & Maintenance manuals and technical drawings.
• Proactive identification and resolution of issues.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate summer works programme and maintenance projects.
• Manage reactive maintenance with external contractors.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Clear communication

Issue resolution

Understanding of safeguarding principles

Proactive approach

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Coordinator

Join Colchester Institute - Where Your Career Makes a Difference

At Colchester Institute, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and communities. As one of the leading providers of education and training in the region, we are proud to offer a dynamic, supportive, and forward-thinking working environment.

Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, working with us means being part of a team that values innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. We are committed to nurturing talent and creating opportunities for continuous professional growth and development.

Step into an exciting opportunity as a Facilities Coordinator! In this dynamic role, you'll work closely with the Facilities Operations Manager to help plan and deliver a wide variety of small works and reactive maintenance projects across all college sites.

Get ready to take the lead in coordinating our summer works programme, including ongoing rolling maintenance projects that keep our facilities in top shape year-round! We're looking for someone who's highly motivated, forward-thinking, and ready to hit the ground running.

You'll take charge of coordinating all reactive maintenance that involves external contractors, making sure everything aligns with our teaching and learning schedules. You'll also be the go-to contact for contractors-ensuring that all priority tasks are completed on time, within scope, and in full compliance with health and safety standards.

Essential Requirements:

• Excellent customer service skills with a strong focus on clear communication and responsive support.
• Familiar with a wide range of facilities documentation, including Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, technical drawings, and engineering reports.
• Proactively identifies and resolves issues to ensure timely and efficient service delivery within the college environment.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding principles, with a committed approach to protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
• Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.

All applications will be assessed against the stated essential requirements, so please ensure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet them.

Colchester Institute is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We strive to be an Equal Opportunities employer.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in all our activities.