Maintenance Team Leader

National Film & Television School; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Job summary

The National Film & Television School is seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Team Leader to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Beaconsfield site. This role involves overseeing maintenance tasks, collaborating with staff and contractors, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a recognised trade qualification and experience in building and equipment maintenance, along with strong problem-solving and staff management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance, repairs, and refurbishments.
• Good command of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to manage third-party suppliers and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and efficient operation of the NFTS site.
• Oversee maintenance tasks and ensure compliance.
• Act in absence of Estates & Facilities Manager.

Skills

Building maintenance

Health and safety regulations

Problem-solving

Staff management

Education

Recognised trade qualification

Job description

Salary up to £35,000 per annum, depending on experience

Permanent role

First established in 1971, the National Film and Television School (NFTS) has evolved to become a leading global institution, developing some of Britain and the world’s top creative talent in film, television and games. It is widely acknowledged to be the top school of its kind in the UK and one of the best internationally, being named as one of The Hollywood Reporter’s top international film schools for over a decade. The NFTS is a registered charity (313429).

Backed by £10 million in government funding and a growing community of world‑class supporters (including Netflix, the Walt Disney Company, Sky, Channel 4, ITV, Prime Video and All3Media) the NFTS is expanding its campus, increasing student capacity by 25%, and launching bold new courses in costume design, hair and make‑up, virtual production and advanced animation. Construction is now underway on The Cubby Broccoli Building, a spacious new facility named in honour of the legendary Bond producer and due to open to students in January 2027.

We are currently recruiting for a Multi‑skilled Maintenance Team Leader to support the Estates & Facilities Manager with the safe and efficient operation of the NFTS site at Beaconsfield. The Maintenance Team Leader will support the completion and supervision of day‑to‑day maintenance tasks, meeting SLAs and KPIs to ensure a clean and safe environment for students, staff and visitors. You will also assist the Estates & Facilities Manager with compliance reporting and managing third‑party suppliers and external contractors.

This role would suit someone with a good understanding of building maintenance, repairs and refurbishments and experience of managing staff. The ideal candidate will have a problem‑solving mindset, experience of building and equipment maintenance procedures and a good command of health and safety regulations and practices.

For further information about this role and details of how to apply, please visit https://www.nfts.co.uk/jobs

Closing date for applications is Sunday 21st June 2026.

Please note that we are unable to sponsor candidates for these roles, so we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are able to demonstrate their right to live and work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, we will not be able to progress your application.

At the NFTS, people are at the heart of what we do. We’re an inclusive employer and are committed to equality of opportunity, and building a culturally diverse workforce. We are committed to being an anti‑racist organisation and to increasing our representation of staff from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Background

The Maintenance Team Leader will be required to support the Estates & Facilities Manager with the safe and efficient operation of the NFTS site at Beaconsfield. Building ages range from brand new to 100 years old, and are in varying states of repair. There is an ongoing refurbishment and replacement programme.

Ideally with a recognised trade qualification, you will be hands on supporting the day to day completion and supervision of ongoing & ad hoc maintenance tasks of the site. Meeting SLA’s & KPI’s to ensure the grounds and buildings are clean, safe, compliant and suitable for students, staff and visitors. You will have a clear understanding of BMS, reducing costs in reinforcing the schools environmental and sustainability policy.

The Maintenance Team Leader is required to assist the Estates & Facilities Manager with the organisation of site maintenance and compliance reporting, some of which is provided by outsourced companies via annual contract, or purchased. Ad hoc site responsibilities will be shared with an in‑house electrician, handyman, maintenance apprentice, receptionist and contracted security guard.

The Maintenance Team Leader should display strong problem solving and decision‑making skills with a solid understanding of building maintenance, repairs, refurbishments, cleaning, and managing staff. Top candidates will be confident at building and equipment maintenance procedures, and have a good command of health and safety regulations and practices.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Building and grounds maintenance

• To proactively seek out and attend to maintenance tasks across the entire facility
• Plan jobs to minimise disruption of service across site
• Consult with staff in order to prioritise maintenance and refurbishment activity
• To bring in further contractors or request jobs from other NFTS departments (e.g. engineering) as required

Cleaning

• To continuously monitor the site and liaise with cleaning contractors or undertake jobs as required, to ensure site is kept looking its best at all times

Operational

• Oversee the maintenance of the site, ensuring the smooth day to day running of the buildings, car parks and grounds
• Liaison with external contractors while on site, directing them to required locations and assisting with access
• To regularly check and administer the premises helpdesk, prioritising requests as appropriate and ensuring jobs are undertaken in a timely manner
• To act in the absence of the Estates & Facilities Manager for site related information and operations
• Assist in developing the existing team’s skill set & mentoring if required the maintenance apprentice
• Able to identify areas that need / can be improved to ensure facilities are fit for purpose, energy efficient and meet the school’s sustainability targets

Security

• To ensure the integrity of the physical security measures around the site and address any breaches in a timely fashion

Maintenance, testing and inspections

• To undertake the compliance inspections of fire extinguishers, emergency lights, DB Thermal checks, emergency alarms and safety systems and equipment inspections and ensure any recommendations implemented

Health and Safety

• To ensure policies are adhered to at all times and records are kept up to date relating to all the site-based activities and responsible areas
• Ensure visiting contractors are briefed on the permit to work system and records retained
• To ensure tasks relating to site audits are undertaken in the requisite time

Space allocation and changes

• To play an active role in the space allocation requirements and assist with the organisation of these areas

Contracts

• To act as an intermediary contact in the absence of the Estates & Facilities Manager for all contract queries and requirements

Budget Management

• Assist the Estates & Facilities Manager with monitoring the budget for the Dept.

Value for Money

• Support the School to achieve Value for Money in all its activities
• Any other duties reasonably associated with the post

Person Specification

• A good organiser, making sure that the workplace meets the needs of students and employees by managing all of the required services
• Flexibility in working hours if required
• Works well under pressure, understands the need for urgency
• Student, Staff and other Stakeholder focussed and ability to manage their needs and expectations
• Certification or other evidence of knowledge relevant to Facilities Management, such as I.O.S.H.H, B.I.F.M./ I.W.F.M accreditation
• A track record of successful experience gained in Facilities, with familiarity of BMS a relevant trade qualification, or H.V.A.C. qualification
• A broad knowledge or demonstrable skills across various construction trades or practices
• Experienced in working with others to achieve necessary goals using collaborative working
• Ability to work to deadlines and to change priorities quickly if needed to deliver