Senior Building & Maintenance Officer

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

Job summary

An innovative educational institution in Birmingham is looking for a Senior Building & Maintenance Officer to ensure the campus facilities are safe and well-maintained. The role involves leading a team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining the campus environment. Candidates should have a good education in English and Maths, strong communication skills, and be team-oriented. This full-time position may require evening and weekend work and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Building & Maintenance Officers.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Coordinate the opening and closing of campus buildings.
• Conduct routine checks of buildings and equipment.
• Oversee external contractors for maintenance.
• Maintain physical presentation of campus buildings.
• Advocate for health and safety policies.
• Support campus projects and operational improvements.
• Adapt operations to reflect diverse needs.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Team-oriented

Flexible and adaptable

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.

What You'll Bring / 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.

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

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Why BIMM University?

We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do:

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

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.