Senior Facilities officer
| Job Title: | Senior Facilities officer |
| Contract Type: | Permanent |
| Location: | London |
| Industry: | |
| REF: | 1009943 |
| Job Published: | 7 days ago |
Job Description
Location: Wandsworth
Salary: £27,501 - £32,000 per annum
This role will be for a 6 month fixed term contract or permanent
Are you an experienced Facilities professional looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic college environment? We are seeking a dedicated Senior Facilities Officer to help maintain our attractive, safe, and welcoming campus, ensuring it supports both staff and students in achieving their best.
The Role:
As the Senior Facilities Officer, you will assist the Facilities Management Team in overseeing the day-to-day operations, including maintenance, repair, health and safety compliance, and contractor management across our college sites. You will play a key role in supporting the learning environment by ensuring all facilities are well-maintained and compliant with statutory requirements. This position also involves providing occasional cover for the Facilities Manager and playing a critical role in emergency response.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Facilities Manager in the strategic and operational management of college facilities.
- Lead on health and safety compliance, representing the department in committee meetings.
- Oversee contractors on-site to ensure compliance with contracts and KPIs.
- Manage the College helpdesk system and ensure timely responses to maintenance requests.
- Ensure compliance with fire and security systems, and manage health and safety practices.
- Conduct inspections of plant rooms, roofs, boilers, and other facilities to identify defects.
- Assist with accidents, emergencies, and ensure a safe environment for staff, students, and visitors.
- Experience in facilities management or a similar role, ideally within an educational setting.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to handle emergencies and provide out-of-hours cover when required.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and attention to detail.
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
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