About this role
About The Role - £32,522
This role is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the Estates Assistants and Cleaning Team to deliver a high-quality support service for the College’s staff and student community. The postholder will lead and support the efficient day-to-day operation, maintenance, and upkeep of the College estate, ensuring that facilities are safe, well-maintained, and fit for purpose. The role also includes supporting the delivery of services across the College’s various provisions, including the proposed new campus at Station Quarter from September 2026, contributing to a positive and effective learning and working environment for all users.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor, co-ordinate and allocate all tickets raised through the College reactive help desk, including prioritisation by urgency, location and task requested.
Respond to customer requests via the IT/Estates service desk, or as notified by the Director of Estates or Estates Administrator, in a professional, positive and timely manner so that originators are always up-to-date on progress.
Work with the Director of Estates to create an SLA for estates-related tasks submitted through the help desk and implement.
Monitoring, co-ordinating and supervising completion of mandatory planned maintenance tasks, ensuring records and audit trails are comprehensive, including operating fire and intruder alarm systems, carrying out weekly fire alarm checks, and periodic checks of other statutory items – such as emergency lighting systems.
Supporting the Building Services Officer with checking and monitoring of the daily operation of building plant equipment – heating, water services, air conditioning and AHU systems, etc., and reporting back any issues noted so they can progress remedy accordingly.
Carrying out and recording inspections of the premises, reporting any required repairs or maintenance work or health and safety concerns identified.
Carry out general maintenance duties, including minor plumb