Facilities Officer- Campus Network

A varied role with excellent benefits

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: 05:30–13:30 or 12:00–20:00 (3 days per week) and 13:00–21:00 (2 days per week). The role will primarily be Monday to Friday. Working on a 5 out of 7 contract, weekend work may be required. There may be occasions when cover is required outside normal working patterns such as weekends or bank holidays.

Canterbury Christ Church University welcomes fresh perspectives and new voices and is committed to building a genuinely inclusive working environment where everyone is welcomed and can have a true sense of belonging. The university is also deeply committed to shaping sustainable futures as a key part of its mission and values.

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.