Facilities and Estate Officer (Education)

TL;DR

Facilities and Estate Officer (Education): Managing and maintaining multi-site college estates to ensure safety and compliance with an accent on facilities operations, health and safety, and statutory compliance. Focus on overseeing maintenance, managing service contracts, and leading refurbishment projects.

Location: Multi-site (UK). Must be able to travel across campuses.

Company

hirify.global is an educational institution committed to providing a positive learning and working environment.

What you will do

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and general upkeep of all college campuses to ensure safety and functionality.
• Manage service contracts, suppliers, and contractors to ensure quality service delivery and value for money.
• Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, including asbestos, legionella, gas safety, and electrical testing.
• Coordinate space utilization and lead smaller refurbishment and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Develop and manage estates budgets in collaboration with Finance and Campus Operations.
• Act as a first aider and Fire Marshall while contributing to the college's risk management.

Requirements

• Proven experience in estates/facilities management across multi-site operations.
• Experience in managing budgets, contracts, and external suppliers.
• Strong organizational, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and facilities management software.
• Ability to travel between campuses as required.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment checks, including criminal records check, ID, and Right to Work verification.

Nice to have

• NEBOSH General Certificate or an equivalent Health and Safety qualification.
• Experience working within an educational or public sector environment.
• Knowledge of sustainability practices in facilities management.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for staff.
• Inclusive work environment where selection is based solely on skills and experience.