Senior Building and Maintenance Officer

GET STAFFED ONLINE RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Birmingham seeks a Senior Building and Maintenance Officer to manage campus facilities and ensure a safe environment. Responsibilities include leading a team, ensuring health and safety compliance, and coordinating maintenance efforts. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and relevant educational background. This full-time role offers 25 days of holiday and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Good standard of education, including English and Mathematics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable in a hands-on environment.
• Competent digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Building and Maintenance Officers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards across campus.
• Coordinate the opening and closing of campus buildings.
• Conduct routine checks of buildings and equipment.
• Oversee external contractors and ensure high-quality maintenance.
• Maintain the physical presentation of campus buildings.
• Provide guidance on health and safety policies.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills

Flexible and adaptable

Competent digital literacy

Education

Good standard of education including English and Mathematics

Job description

Senior Building and Maintenance Officer

Closing Date: 05/10/2025

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £26,520 - £32,240

Our client is more than just an educational institution – they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As the Senior Building and Maintenance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our client’s campus facilities are safe, well-maintained, and aligned with the needs of their vibrant academic community. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by overseeing the physical environment and contributing to the operational excellence of their campus.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Building and Maintenance Officers, ensuring effective staffing rotas that support an exceptional student experience.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety standards across campus and external venues.
• Coordinate the opening and closing of campus buildings, ensuring adherence to standard protocols.
• Conduct routine and ad-hoc checks of buildings and equipment, keeping detailed records and reporting findings.
• Oversee external contractors, ensuring high-quality maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain the physical presentation of campus buildings, ensuring learning spaces and resources are set up appropriately for lessons.
• Act as an advocate for health and safety policies, providing guidance and escalating concerns as needed.
• Support campus projects and operational improvements as directed by the Building and Technical Services Manager.
• Adapt the Building and Maintenance team’s operations to reflect the diverse needs of our client’s students, staff, and lecturers.

What You’ll Bring:

• A good standard of education, including English and Mathematics.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable in a hands-on environment.
• Competent digital literacy.

This is full-time role based on working 37.5 hours per week with some evening and weekend work required.

Why Our Client?

They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

How To Apply

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