Print Services Officer

WQE and Regent College Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving Sixth Form College in Leicester is looking for a Print Services Officer to lead operations and manage printing services. This permanent, full-time position involves working closely with staff and students to meet various printing needs. Responsibilities include ensuring equipment runs smoothly and managing stock levels. This role offers a competitive salary of £25,951 to £27,733 per annum based on experience, along with various benefits such as annual pay increases and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Annual incremental pay increases

Pension scheme

Staff well-being programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Continual Professional Development

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience operating printing equipment is essential.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with staff and students.
• Ability to manage stock levels effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead in operating large printing machines.
• Work closely with staff and students to understand their requirements.
• Ensure all print equipment is running smoothly.

Skills

Operating large printing machines

Understanding printing requirements

Managing stock levels

Job description

Overview

Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE. We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving Sixth Form College. The College operates across two campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road. The Print Service sits at the heart of the Central Administration Team, supporting the smooth running of the college by contributing to the planning, coordination, and delivery of events and day-to-day activities across the academic calendar. The Central Administration Team includes the Executive Leadership Portfolio Assistants, Curriculum Admin and Cover Administration Team, Reception, and the Print Centre. In this role you will report to the Central Administration Manager and be part of a collaborative team delivering administrative support across the College. In your new role as Print Services Officer, you will take the lead in operating large printing machines to provide a prompt, high-quality central printing and reprographics service. You will work closely with staff and students to understand their printing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead in operating large printing machines to provide a prompt, high-quality central printing and reprographics service.
• Work closely with staff and students to understand their printing requirements.
• Ensure all print equipment is running smoothly and arrange timely maintenance and repairs with suppliers when needed.
• Manage the purchase of paper and maintain appropriate stock levels of printing supplies.
• Liaise with the Estates team to coordinate the collection and delivery of printed work and support colleagues by delivering training on machine operation and related admin processes.
• Handle quotations for private printing work.

Terms and Working Arrangements

This is a permanent, full-time, term time + 3 weeks post working 37 hours per week commencing as soon as possible, with a competitive salary on the SFCA support pay spine. The salary banding for this post is 7 - 10, ranging from £25,951 to £27,733 per annum (pro rata). The actual starting salary for this post is £24,264 but may be negotiated based on experience.

Benefits

• Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
• Pension - Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff (if applicable), with employer contribution of above 20% in most cases
• Staff well-being programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Annual flu vaccination
• Continual Professional Development
• Eyecare voucher scheme
• On-site parking

Application Information

We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace. APPLICATIONS: Previous applicants need not apply. Please do not submit a separate CV. Only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Application forms can be downloaded from our website by clicking the tab ''Apply Now''. Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Sunday 08 February 2026. Interviews will be held on Monday 23 February 2026. Full details will be emailed out to shortlisted candidates. Please return all completed application documentation via e-mail only. Finally, thank you for considering joining our team at WQE and for making an application if you decide this is the right step for you.