Facilities Coordinator

NU London; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

8 bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Eye test reimbursement

Cycle Scheme vouchers

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

NU London seeks a proactive Facilities Coordinator to join the University Facilities team in London. You will conduct daily campus checks, liaise with contractors, manage space layouts, and support the Senior Facilities Officer to maintain a safe, high-quality campus environment for students and staff.

This hands-on role requires strong health and safety awareness, multisite experience, and the ability to prioritise competing requests while driving improvements in building management and

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or training in health and safety (IOSH/NEBOSH) is desirable.
• Experience in a physically demanding facilities or support services role.
• Strong written and interpersonal communication; liaising with contractors.
• Experience across multiple sites or buildings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good problem-solving and adaptability to changing priorities.
• Confidence with new systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily campus checks with health and safety focus.
• Liaise with contractors to schedule maintenance and ensure contracts are in place.
• Provide day-to-day support to maintain a safe, high-quality campus environment.
• Reconfigure classrooms and spaces; move furniture and manage layouts.

Skills

Contractor liaison

Health and safety awareness

Multisite facilities experience

Strong communication

Administrative & organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree or health and safety training (IOSH/NEBOSH)

Job description

## Facilities CoordinatorApply: London, UK: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: End Date: November 5, 2026 (17 days left to apply): R142822**About the Opportunity****The role** In the role of Facilities Coordinator, you will form part of the wider operational team, providing timely and efficient support to Facilities, to ensure the University provides an exceptional student experience and maintains high-quality campus space at all times. This is a physically demanding position.You will be working in the University Facilities team, which includes a Senior Facilities Officer reporting directly to the Head of Facilities. **Duties and Responsibilities** * Conducting daily campus checks, with a specific awareness to health and safety matters and the presentation and functionality of teaching space.* Health and Safety reporting including means of escape, temperature checks, fire extinguishers and emergency lighting tests.* Liaising with and supporting University contractors to schedule maintenance visits, including M&E, ensuring contracts are in place and work is carried out to a high standard; procuring quotes and arranging works where these cannot be completed by the onsite facilities team.* Day-to-day support to the facilities team in maintaining a safe and high-quality campus environment for the university community.* Regular classroom and space reconfiguration, including physical work such as moving furniture into storage areas or into new layouts, and handling moveable wall partitioning.* Maintaining building/asset records and site documentation.* Assisting the Senior Facilities Officer with day-to-day department and University administration, such as reconciling credit card statements, responding to facilities queries raised by staff or students, campus organisation, consumable orders, milk and fruit distribution etc.* Day-to-day operation of Facilities systems such as building management, Health and Safety, and risk management platforms.* Providing support to the Operations department as needed, signposting students to University facilities and other services.* Assisting with porterage and deliveries, liaising with departments, security and the landlord security team to ensure that deliveries are accepted.* Acting as a University Fire Warden and First Aider (required training will be provided).* Occasional work outside of normal office hours, in support of events or other University activities.* Developing and maintaining excellent working relationships with the staff and student community.* Any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and/or training, and as instructed by Management. **Person Specification** Criteria marked (essential) must be met; criteria marked (desirable) are an advantage but not required.* Undergraduate degree, or formal training in health and safety (e.g. IOSH/NEBOSH) *(desirable)** Experience working in a physically demanding facilities or support services role within a professional environment, e.g. Office Junior or Facilities Assistant *(essential)** Clear, professional communicator, comfortable liaising with contractors and building occupants *(essential)** Experience working with Hard and Soft Facilities services such as cleaning, security and M&E *(essential)** Experience working across multiple sites or buildings *(essential)*; prior experience within the education sector is *(desirable)** Strong written communication and interpersonal skills, able to deal with individuals at various levels *(essential)** Strong administrative and organisational skills; comfortable managing multiple concurrent requests across sites, and able to prioritise and work under pressure *(essential)** Able to work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment *(essential)** Ability to operate on your own initiative and take a proactive approach to supporting the team *(essential)** Good problem-solving and creative thinking; able to adapt quickly and positively to changing demands and priorities *(essential)** Confidence in approaching new systems and procedures *(essential)* **Position Type**Facilities**Salary Range**£29,525 - £34,000 depending on experience**Additional Information****About the University**Northeastern University London (NU London) is a prestigious higher education institution based in the heart of London and is part of Northeastern University’s global campus network. Overlooking the River Thames near Tower Bridge, NU London offers academically challenging educational programmes designed to inspire innovative thinking, encourage interdisciplinary study, and provide global experiences. The bright and modern campus offers award winning, contemporary facilities for students and staff including state of the art audio visual technology in its teaching and meeting spaces.Inspired by excellence, infused with an energy of ideas and ability in motion, at NU London, being a part of our staff is to be a part of a collective of entrepreneurs and educators, builders and thinkers. NU London is growing quickly, offering opportunity and growth for our staff. Currently hosting 1,500 students, our aim is to have 4000 students by 2028/29.**Choose NU London**As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, the University supports staff maintaining a good work/life balance, your health and wellness are of utmost importance to us, and our offerings encompass:* 25 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays and winter break holidays (normally 2 days between Christmas and New Year).* Access to personalised Continuous Professional Development (CPD) plans and opportunities.* Support with private medical insurance.* Eye test reimbursement.* Cycle Scheme vouchers.* 24/7 employee assistance/ support via our Employee Assistance Programme.* Access to deals and discounts for food & shopping in the local area.**Enquiries**Informal enquiries may be made to:Lesley CawthraThey can be reached at the following:[e-mail], all applications must be made in accordance with the application process specified.**Application process**Applications should be made by 00:00 on the job posting's end date (if applicable).Participation in the equal opportunities section is encouraged, but voluntary.Applications must include a covering letter of no more than one page that addresses the criteria for the role and a full curriculum vitae.**The panel will be shortlisting for this position on a rolling basis so please apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close this post before the closing date if we receive a large number of applications.**Please note all employees of Northeastern University London are required to undergo at least a basic DBS check. Our organisation acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of our students and staff, and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and Ofsted requirements. You must adhere to the above if you are offered a role with NU London.