Facilities Assistant

Role

A proactive and highly organised Facilities Assistant will support the day‑to‑day operation of Faculty buildings and facilities within the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. The role contributes to a safe, functional, and welcoming environment that supports teaching, research, clinical activity and professional services.

• Coordinate facilities inquiries, maintenance requests, repairs and building access arrangements.
• Conduct regular building inspections and support staff and room moves.
• Collaborate with Estates & Facilities, IT Services, contractors and colleagues to resolve operational issues quickly and effectively.
• Support procurement and administrative activities, operational projects and space improvements across the Faculty.

• Organised, dependable and detail‑oriented administrator with experience in a busy office environment.
• Confidence managing competing priorities, meeting deadlines and communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach and professional, service‑focused attitude, with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using standard administrative systems.
• Experience in facilities support, familiarity with higher education or a complex organisational environment is an advantage.