Facilities & Security Officer (Saturdays)

Education For Industry Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal growth allowance

Enhanced leave options

Six months paid family leave

Wellbeing allowance

Job summary

Education For Industry Group is seeking a Facilities & Security Officer for our London campus. This part-time role (0.4FTE, 16 hours/week) covers Saturdays plus one weekday and entails coordinating facilities, security, and contractor activities to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff and visitors.

The ideal candidate will have health and safety training or related experience in facilities/security, plus strong organisation and communication skills to manage day-to-day

Qualifications

• Health and safety training or equivalent is desirable
• Experience in facilities, security, estates or related operations
• Strong organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to coordinate contractors and site services in a multi-use campus environment

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facilities and security activities for the campus.
• Oversee building maintenance, health and safety compliance and access control.
• Manage contractor liaison and day-to-day site operations.
• Maintain accurate records and respond to operational issues promptly.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Prioritisation

Customer-focused

Education

Health and safety qualification

Facilities/security background

Job description

Part‑Time: 0.4FTE, 2 Days – 16 hours per week

Working Pattern: Saturdays plus one additional weekday, to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Permanent

LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX and FRA Academy: Electra House – London, Moorgate EC2M 6SE

About EFI Group

EFI Group has a bold mission to transform lives, careers and industries through pioneering, industry-led education in fashion, beauty and apprenticeships. Our vision is to deliver exceptional learning experiences, driven by innovation, inclusion, employability, and excellence.

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Facilities & Security Officer to support the safe, secure, and efficient operation of our London College of Beauty Therapy campus.

Working with internal teams and external contractors, you will coordinate facilities and security activities, including building maintenance, health and safety compliance, access control, contractor management, and day-to-day site operations.

This is a varied, hands‑on role requiring strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to problem‑solving. The successful candidate will be committed to maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well‑maintained environment for students, staff, visitors, and clients.

About you

Qualifications:

Health and safety training (e.g. Manual Handling, First Aid, CSCS, Fire Safety, or IOSH) is desirable. A relevant qualification or background in facilities management, security, estates, or a related discipline is advantageous.

Experience:

Experience working in a facilities, security, estates, or building operations role, with responsibility for coordinating activities, contractors, or site services.

Expertise:

Good understanding of facilities management, health and safety requirements, security procedures, contractor management, and compliance within a multi-use environment.

Skills:

Strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks, coordinate multiple activities, maintain accurate records, and respond effectively to operational issues.

Values:

Commitment to providing a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors, with a professional, collaborative, and customer-focused approach.

Why The EFI?

• Funded Professional Qualifications: Support for personal and professional development, including a personal growth allowance of £400 annually, paid for professional qualifications, LinkedIn Learning access and annual CPD.
• Generous and Flexible Leave Options: A range of enhanced leave options, including birthday and celebration leave.
• Market-Leading Family-Friendly Pay: Including six months of fully paid maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave.
• Monthly Wellbeing Allowance: Including a customisable monthly wellbeing allowance of £50, and funded counselling/CBT through Education Support Employee Assistant Programme.
• Pension: We offer a 5% employer pension contribution, supporting you in planning for your future.

From £11,210 to £11,800 per annum 0.4FTE (pro rata £28,025 to £29,500 per annum 1FTE), subject to qualifications and experience.

Closing Date:

8am on Tuesday, 3 November.

Interviews/Recruitment Day:

Interviews held on Thursday, 12 November in-person at LCBT Academy: 3-5 Fashion Street, London, E1 6PX

The EFI is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Candidates offered positions will be required to undergo thorough safeguarding background checks as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our values and commitment to student safety.