Facilities Officer (Education)

TL;DR

Facilities Officer (Education): Managing the effective operation of college estates to ensure safety, security, and compliance across multiple sites with an accent on facilities operations and statutory compliance. Focus on overseeing maintenance contracts, managing estates budgets, and leading small-scale campus refurbishment projects.

Location: London, United Kingdom. Must be able to travel across campuses

Company

An educational institution in London dedicated to providing a safe and high-quality learning environment for its students.

What you will do

• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and general upkeep of all college campuses to ensure safety and functionality.
• Manage service contracts, suppliers, and estates budgets to ensure value for money and quality delivery.
• Ensure statutory compliance for asbestos, legionella, gas safety, and electrical testing.
• Lead and project manage small refurbishment projects and infrastructure improvements within campus buildings.
• Act as a First Aider and Fire Marshall while actively contributing to the college's risk management.
• Coordinate space utilization and support campus moves or layout changes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in estates or facilities management across multi-site operations.
• Experience managing third-party contracts, suppliers, and financial budgets.
• Strong IT proficiency, including facilities management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be based in London and have the ability to travel between different campus locations.
• Required to complete pre-employment checks, including criminal record checks and Right to Work verification.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding across all college operations.
• Access to Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training and development opportunities.
• Collaborative work environment involving close coordination with campus operations and finance teams.