Job Description

Abbey College Cambridge

Cambridgeshire
25,500 per year

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 October 2025

Apply by:

30 September 2025

Job overview

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Overview

Responsible for the care and upkeep of Abbey College Cambridge buildings and their grounds, including the main teaching buildings, Block A & Block B Homerton Gardens and the on-site and off-site Boarding accommodation. You will also provide assistance with other independent residences used by Abbey students. You will take pride in your work, helping to create a safe, enjoyable workplace and College.

Main duties and Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance

You are responsible for making sure the buildings and grounds are in proper working order. This involves:Daily building and grounds checks. Undertaking general repairs, maintenance and improvement works, changing light bulbs, unblocking drains, heating changes, groundwork etc. Making sure the premises and grounds are clean and that rubbish is collected and taken away on a daily basis, and any graffiti is cleaned up. Regular touch-up painting of interior and exterior areas to make good 'wear and tear'. Calling in specialist help when needed which will usually involve external contractors. Escorting contractors as required to carry out works.

Security

You should have a full understanding of the buildings at all times and may be required to unlock buildings in the absence of Security You may be called outside of office hours in the event of emergency (burst pipe, break in etc.) to attend and assist as required.

Health and Safety

To carry out the weekly fire alarm tests and general H&S checks of fire exits, fire extinguishers and escape routes in each building and ensure all paperwork is completed. Caretakers work alongside the Site Manager and Deputy Site Manager to ensure H&S regulations are adhered to across the site. Understanding fire safety regulations, Health and Safety regulations, emergency procedures and the rules for evacuating a building.

Other tasks

Setting up and clearing exams, assemblies and College events. Storing equipment and supplies safely. Maintaining a variety of records, including health and safety, fire safety and monitoring meter readings and fuel usage. Delivering parcels and packages.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:Basic computer literacy Ability to interpret technical information Full UK driving licence Experience of carrying out minor building maintenance work, within the reasonable capacity of a normal handyperson Experience of keeping records in a work setting

Knowledge

Essential: An understanding of H&S legislation, including good practice in relation to caretaking, hygiene and general safety
Desirable: Some understanding of building construction and design would be advantageous

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Essential:Good verbal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and contractors.

Hours

37.5 hours per week 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Friday

Benefits

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Employee Assistance Programme Group Personal Pension Plan, 7% employer contribution Discounted school fees Regular social events Season ticket Loans Eye Care Gym Scheme Workplace Nursery Scheme Cycle to Work scheme

Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd (ADCL)

Abbey College Cambridge is a constituent college of Abbey DLD Colleges Ltd (ADCL). ADCL consists of three award-winning independent international colleges based in London, Cambridge, and Manchester. With over 1000 students from over 50 different countries, ADCL provides an outstanding global environment for students striving for top universities. We are committed to providing the best education for all students in our care, and our colleges have high aspirations and expectations for every member of our community.

Safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. All staff are trained in child protection and understand to report concerns by following the safeguarding policies. We ensure all candidates are properly police-checked, and the successful candidate will need to obtain an enhanced disclosure via the DBS.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from all individuals are encouraged.

About

Abbey College Cambridge

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Abbey College Cambridge

Homerton Gardens, Cambridge
Cambridgeshire
CB2 8EB
United Kingdom

+44 1223 578280

Abbey College Cambridge is continually expanding with over 460 students from more than 40 countries currently study with us. They are united by one ambition: to enter one of the top universities in the UK. Our students, working with our experienced, professional, highly skilled staff, form a vibrant community.



During this growth our educational ethos has remained very clear: outstanding achievement for all and to provide the best possible start for every child in our care.



Our staff come from a diverse range of backgrounds, many have enjoyed previous careers in academia, government service, industry and commerce. Many of our teachers have been educated at the UK's top universities, and we are fortunate to have both senior and assistant examiners in the staff body.



We know that the staff are our greatest asset so we are constantly on the look out for individuals with the skills and perspective to support our ethos. We invest heavily in staff training and development as this is absolutely fundamental to what we do.



We have 56 fully equipped classrooms including 12 laboratory spaces, an art studio, music rehearsal room, and performance spaces.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays Free lunch for staff Employee assistance programme Group personal pension plan, 7% employer contribution Discounted school fees Regular social events Season Ticket Loans Eye Care Gym Scheme Workplace Nursery Scheme Cycle to work scheme Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and neonatal care pay Smaller class sizes Free onsite parking Additional time off during Christmas period

Child Protection

Each college's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be accessed the colleges website Policies | Private Sixth Form, Cambridge | Abbey Cambridge

Abbey DLD Group Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment"

Checks and Training

Enhanced DBS checks to ascertain successful candidates suitability to work with children will be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore all convictions, cautions and bindovers, including those regarded as 'spent' must be declared.

Online searches will be carried out on candidates for any unsuitable content by or about candidates.

Two written & verbal references from previous employers and a personal reference will be sought. Referees will be asked about candidates suitability to work with children and whether they know of any disciplinary offences relating to children or young persons and whether candidates have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and if so the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure.

Candidates full employment history will be checked, any significant gaps will require explanation and proof of any relevant qualifications will need to be provided.

Successful candidates will be required to complete Child Protection Training via e-learning prior to commencing employment.

Pre-employment health screening will also be carried out.

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