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Are you practical, reliable and approachable, with an interest in facilities, security and supporting our Medway University community?

We are looking for a Campus Facilities Officer to join our small, friendly team at Medway Campus. This is a varied, hands-on role combining facilities caretaking, security, health and safety and front-of-house support.

You will play an important role in ensuring the campus is safe, secure, clean and welcoming for students, staff and visitors. From securing buildings and responding to incidents, to setting up rooms and supporting day-to-day campus operations, no two days are quite the same.

What we offer

· 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

· Christmas week campus closure

· Membership of the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS)

· A varied role within a university environment

· A supportive, close-knit team

· Opportunities to develop practical, facilities and security skills

What will you be doing?

Carrying out general caretaking, light maintenance and housekeeping duties.
Opening, closing and securing campus buildings, including setting alarms and undertaking security checks.
Providing a visible and proactive security presence, responding to alarms, incidents and emergencies appropriately.
Supporting fire evacuation procedures and campus safety arrangements.
Setting up rooms for teaching, meetings and events.
Undertaking reception, front-of-house and car parking duties as required.
Acting as a key point of contact for students, staff, visitors and facilities-related enquiries.
Reporting maintenance, safety and security issues and maintaining appropriate records.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who is dependable, observant, flexible and enjoys a varied, hands-on role.

You will have good communication skills, a professional and approachable manner, and the confidence to work independently and respond calmly to unexpected situations.

Previous experience in facilities, caretaking, security, maintenance, hospitality or a similar operational role would be beneficial, although relevant training will be provided where appropriate.

Working arrangements

The role operates on a staggered shift pattern to support campus operations, including building opening and closing and security cover [37 hours a week - rota arrangements]

There are two current shift patterns which are- 06.00-13.00 or 13.30-20.00. The role will primarily be Mondays to Friday's. Working on a 5 out of 7 contract weekend work maybe required. We are committed to supporting flexible methods of working shift patterns whenever possible, there may be occasions when cover is required outside your normal working patterns such as weekend or bank holiday is required.

If you are looking for a stable role with variety, excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a real difference to our campus community, we would love to hear from you.

What can you expect from the Facilities Officer role?

No two days are the same which makes the role of a Facilities Officer such a rewarding career with the varied hands-on approach of combining facilities support, customer service and security responsibility. If you enjoy problem solving, Woking with people and making a real difference you will find plenty of variety and satisfaction in this role.

How to apply

Start date for applications Wednesday 4th November

Closing date for applications Thursday 19th November

Date Interviews to be held Week commencing 30th November

If you require further information regarding the post, please feel free to contact Hannah Streeton hannah.streeton@canterbury.ac.uk (strictly no agencies, thank you) quoting reference number REQ06529

Please note, Canterbury Christ Church University reserve the right to bring the closing date of this position forward where a high volume of applications is received.

Additional Information

Canterbury Christ Church University truly welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices. We want you to bring the real you to work, so we are committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and where everyone can have a true sense of belonging. Our spirit of community will help us to eliminate discrimination and will enable us all to thrive in a culture that is underpinned by fairness and justice. We therefore seek people to join us who will proactively support and shape this aim and contribute in their own unique way. If this is you, then we are waiting to hear from you #yourCCCU.

Our university is deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values. If you share this passion, we encourage you to join us in making CCCU a more socially and environmentally conscious, sustainable place to study and work

Employment Visa Clarification: According to the UK Government Points Based System, this position does not fulfil the requirements for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Route application.

Please note applications must be made online via the University website; details sent directly via email cannot be considered.