Senior Building and Maintenance Officer

Senior Building and Maintenance Officer Location

Birmingham

£26,520 – £32,240

As the Senior Building and Maintenance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our client’s campus facilities are safe, well‑maintained, and aligned with the needs of their vibrant academic community. This is an opportunity to make a real impact by overseeing the physical environment and contributing to the operational excellence of their campus.

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of Building and Maintenance Officers, ensuring effective staffing rotas that support an exceptional student experience.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Health and 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 their students, staff, and lecturers.

• A good standard of education, including English and Mathematics.
• 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 full‑time role based on working 37.5 hours per week with some evening and weekend work required.

They are a values‑led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

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

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their 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.

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