Senior Building & Maintenance Officer

BIMM University; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Building & Maintenance Officer to ensure campus facilities are safe and well-maintained. This full-time role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and conducting building checks. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a good standard of education, with responsibilities including overseeing contractors and maintaining facilities for optimal student experience.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year (FTE)

SMART pension

A comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Capable of leading and developing a team.
• Adaptable and comfortable in a hands-on environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Building & Maintenance Officers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Conduct routine checks of buildings and equipment.
• Oversee external contractors for maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills

Competent digital literacy

Education

Good standard of education, including English and Maths

Job description

Overview

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

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Building & Maintenance Officers, ensuring effective staffing rotas that support an exceptional student experience.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Health & 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 students, staff, and lecturers.

Qualifications

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

Role Details

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

Benefits

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

Equality, Diversity & DBS

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation. We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our 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.