Facilities Officer

The University of Huddersfield; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution in England is seeking a Facilities Officer to join their team. This role involves providing professional support for facilities and security functions, including managing site security and cleaning services. Candidates should have experience in a relevant field, possess basic IT skills, and hold a valid UK driving licence. The position offers a full-time commitment with a focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in working in a Facilities, Cleaning, or Security environment.
• GCSEs at Grade E/2 in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Basic IT skills including using email.
• Must hold a full and valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Deliver site security.
• Manage car parking.
• Respond to customer requests.
• Set up for teaching and events.
• Perform daily cleaning of designated areas.
• Provide internal & external waste services.
• Conduct grounds maintenance.

Skills

Experience in Facilities, Cleaning, or Security environment

Skills for Life English and Maths (GCSEs at Grade E/2)

Basic IT skills including using email

Full and valid UK driving licence

Education

GCSEs English and Maths (Skills for Life) or equivalent

Job description

Facilities Officer – The University of Huddersfield

Pay Range

This range is provided by The University of Huddersfield. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

Permanent

37 hours per week

We are looking to recruit a Facilities Officer to join our team.

Primarily working at the National Health and Innovation Campus, you will provide a high-quality, professional service supporting Facilities and Security functions, including fire response, health and safety issues and incidents.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering site security
• Car parking management
• Responding to customer requests
• Carrying out set-ups for teaching and events
• Daily cleaning of designated areas as well as housekeeping throughout the day
• Internal & external waste services
• Grounds maintenance

You will have experience of working in a Facilities, Cleaning or Security environment, have Skills for Life English and Maths (GCSEs at Grade E/2) or an equivalent or higher qualification, have basic IT skills including using email, and must hold a full and valid UK driving licence.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Employer, Stonewall Gold Award holder and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Sam Harding via email: [e-mail]

For further details about this post and to make an application, please visit: http://hud.ac/vo0

Closing date: 12th January 2026

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Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Higher Education