Facilities Officer

East Coast College; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days holiday (FTE)

Employer Pension 18%

Free gym and swim

Campus salon and restaurant discounts

Job summary

East Coast College is seeking a proactive Facilities Officer to join the Facilities and Health & Safety team at Lowestoft Campus, ensuring a safe, secure and welcoming environment across our sites.

The role is 25 hours per week (0.67 FTE), permanent, with a Band F salary of £25,811.10 to £26,025.00 per annum (full-time equivalent). The post requires hands-on maintenance experience and a focus on Health & Safety and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Health & Safety driven and safety conscious.
• Practical and hands-on with maintenance experience.
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Minimum Level 2 English and Maths.

Skills

Health & Safety

Maintenance experience

Customer service

Organised

Safeguarding

Education

Level 2 English and Maths

Job description

Job Title: Facilities Officer
Location: Lowestoft Campus
Hours: 25 hours per week (0.67FTE)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Band F £25,811.10 - £26,025.00 per annum (Full Time Equivalent)

Are you a proactive and hands-on facilities professional looking for a varied role where no two days are the same? We are seeking a dedicated Facilities Officer to join our Facilities and Health & Safety team and play a key role in maintaining a safe, secure, and welcoming environment across our campuses.

Key needs from you and the role;

• Health & Safety driven and safety conscious
• Practical and hands-on with maintenance experience
• Customer-focused with strong communication skills
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Commitment to Safeguarding

East Coast College will offer you;

• 38 days holiday FTE (including bank holidays)
• Generous Pension - 18% Employer Contribution
• Free gym and swim membership
• Discounted access to campus salon and restaurant

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

*Please note that all applications are assessed solely on the information provided within the application form. CVs are not used in the shortlisting process.

**East Coast College require all staff to hold a minimum Level 2 or equivalent in English and maths, and be able to evidence this.

East Coast College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, we therefore expect all staff, visitors, and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

All applications are reviewed and scored against the essential and desirable criteria as set out in the job description and person specification to determine a shortlist. Shortlisted applications will be invited to interview and to complete a self-declaration and disclosure form. Information relating to the interview format will be shared and confirmed prior to the scheduled interview taking place and will facilitate any requested adjustments.

All offers of employment are conditional and subject to the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including at least two references, safeguarding and suitability checks, and an Enhanced DBS check where required.

We will hold and process any personal data, including sensitive (special category) personal data, relating to you in accordance with our legal obligations, in the manner set out in the Privacy Notice for Staff and in accordance with our Data Protection Policy, which is set out on the College’s website. You should familiarise yourself with our Data Protection Policy (and all other subsidiary policies to it) and comply with them at all times. Neither the Privacy Notice for Staff nor those policies form a part of your contract of employment.