Here at BPP Education Group, we have a dedicated Facilities & Customer Services team who work tirelessly to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of every BPP Centre. Whilst their key function is to safeguard all premises, they also strive to deliver a first-class customer service to our clients, students and colleagues alike.
As BPP continues to grow, we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, diligent, personable and detail-orientated individual to join the team as a Facilities and Services Officer. This is a multifaceted role, incorporating facilities and customer service responsibilities alongside Health & Safety, IT and general day-to-day duties
What if you read the description and don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway - we value diverse backgrounds and are committed to inclusivity!
What you'll be doing
You will be responsible for ensuring the safety of the building whilst also ensuring all students, clients and staff are supported on a daily basis.
As such, you will be responsible for:
Opening/closing the building and maintaining security levels
Acting as the first point of contact for facilities/building issues (building management, landlord and contractors)
Managing the facilities online portal (reviewing jobs raised, logging new reactive tasks, monitoring job progress)
Liaising with internal departments in support of administrative tasks
Acting as Health & Safety contact, First Aider and Fire/Chief Fire Marshal (full training will be provided)
Overseeing annual external H&S audits and carrying out general H&S and fire safety tasks
With support from the IT department, providing a first line response to classroom IT queries and troubleshooting IT issues
Scheduling and facilitating computer-based assessments
Covering reception as and when required and distributing internal and external post
Providing support and managing refreshments for internal and external BPP events
What we're looking for
To be successful in this role you will need to have a proven track record in the following areas:
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
Ability to take ownership of issues and associated responsibility for completing a task
Well organised with attention to detail and self-disciplined
Ability to prioritise workload and remain calm under pressure
You must be proactive, highly motivated and adaptable to change
Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
Competence in using standard IT programmes, e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Prior experience of providing assistance within a facilities, property or retail environment would be beneficial
Knowledge in Health & Safety with a qualification would be advantageous but not essential
Working Pattern
In this role you will be fully centre based working 15 hours per week to cover the opening hours of the centre.
Shift patterns will be confirmed via a 3-week rolling rota which includes evenings and weekends
Please note
that the successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS Check
BPP Education Group are proud to be a Disability Confident employer so if you need any reasonable adjustments for the interview process, please just let us know!
BPP Education Group actively promotes equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and welcomes applications from a wide range of candidates. BPP will select candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience. Please note that for those posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check in addition to BPP undertaking any necessary online searches. This is deemed appropriate and necessary from a safeguarding perspective, and in line with BPP's safer recruitment practices
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