Details
1120851
Canterbury Christ Church University
02/11/2026
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37 Hours per Week; 02/11/2026 - 28/02/2027
Black trousers black shoes
Pay
£12.71
£1.53
Description
Role
We are looking for 1 x full-time Facilities Officer as part of a team of 2, based at Medway campus. The Facilities Officer role is split mainly with facilities functions but supporting the security area and the successful applicant will work within the Facilities Management and Housekeeping Services area of the university’s Estates and Facilities Services Department. The role will be required to meet the needs and expectations of students, staff and guests, delivering a flexible and professional service.
Applicants will be able to demonstrate their customer focused skills, combined with effective written and verbal communication skills. They must be able to maintain the highest personal professional standards representing the front-facing service of the University and to demonstrate the ability to deal with difficult and occasional stressful circumstances, to provide a clean, safe and secure environment.
A shift pattern of early and late starts is worked within these posts. Start and finish times may vary to maintain the overall flexibility within the Medway Campus, and occasional weekend work may be required to support student recruitment and other important campus events.
Duties and responsibilities
- Campus Network Facilities Officers are there to provide general Estates & Facilities support, with facilities caretaking services blended with a small but crucial amount of security work within the Medway Campus site to ensure a clean, safe, welcoming and secure environment for students, staff and property.
- The Medway Facilities Officer will also be responsible for fire evacuation, car parking, setting fire and intruder alarms, opening and closing of buildings, and undertake some general reception and switchboard duties. Completing mandatory and statutory inspections, such as, fire alarms, emergency light testing.
- Flexibility in undertaking general duties across the extended University Canterbury Campus is an essential requirement of the post.
- Campus Network Facilities Officers are there to provide general Estates & Facilities support, with facilities caretaking services blended with a small but crucial amount of security work within the Medway Campus site to ensure a clean, safe, welcoming and secure environment for students, staff and property.
- The Medway Facilities Officer will also be responsible for fire evacuation, car parking, setting fire and intruder alarms, opening and closing of buildings, and undertake some general reception and switchboard duties. Completing mandatory and statutory inspections, such as, fire alarms, emergency light testing.
- Flexibility in undertaking general duties across the extended University Canterbury Campus is an essential requirement of the post.
Skills and experience
Qualifications and Training:
IOSH (or willing to work towards)
GCSE English & Maths (minimum)
First Aid Qualification (desirable)
S.I.A. Guarding/Door Supervisor/CCTV (desirable)
Experience and Knowledge:
Previous caretaking experience
Previous employment within an educational establishment
Previous control room experience
Previous Security experience (desirable)
Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements in the workplace
Excellent IT skills
Skills and Attributes:
Demonstrable interpersonal skills
Good telephone manner
Smart appearance
Ability to prioritise, manage own time
Qualities:
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent communication skills both written and oral
Able to work under own initiative
Demonstrate non-specialist DIY skills to conduct basic maintenance tasks
Demonstrate customer service skills
Personal and empathetic
Team worker
Flexible approach to working hours
Location
Medway Campus
Additional information
Proposed Interview Date: TBA