Facilities & Security Assistant

Bishop Auckland College is seeking to recruit a Facilities and Security Assistant. This exciting opportunity offers a reliable and committed individual the chance to join this fantastic team.

Bishop Auckland College is seeking to recruit a Facilities and Security Assistant. This exciting opportunity offers a reliable and committed individual the chance to join this fantastic team. Applicants should have experience of working in a similar environment and with young people.

As key holder, the role includes opening, locking and securing the premises as part of your day/evening duties. You will patrol all areas of the college campus responding, reporting and dealing with any security issues. You will assist in general maintenance requests and general external housekeeping and groundworks. You will view/access CCTV as and when requested. In the event of a security incident, keep in regular radio contact with security staff and the Estates & Facilities Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of the college Estates & Facilities department.

The successful candidate will be required to possess a 3-day First Aid at Work certificate or willing to work towards within 6 months. It is desirable that the candidate will also possess an IT qualification, Level 2 Equality & Diversity, NVQ level 3 in Facilities Management and PAT training or willing to work towards within 12 months.

If you would like to have an informal discussion regarding this exciting opportunity then please do not hesitate to contact Lee Smeaton - Estates & Facilities Manager on 07824417749, between Monday to Thursday 8:30am – 4:00pm and Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm. Please be advised the College will be closed for the Christmas period from Friday 20 December 2024 until Monday 6 January 2025.

This role will include responsibilities within safeguarding and the postholder will be engaging in regulated activity.

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Please note that a Curriculum Vitae (CV), will not be accepted instead of an application form.

Bishop Auckland College is an equality, diversity and inclusive employer. We are committed to recruiting a more diverse workforce that reflects the people we serve.

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Completed applications should be emailed back to: emma.walker@bacoll.ac.uk or posted to:

HR Department
Bishop Auckland College
Bishop Auckland Campus
Woodhouse Lane
Bishop Auckland
County Durham
DL14 6JZ

For more information or if you have a disability and need help completing the application please email: emma.walker@bacoll.ac.uk or contact our 24 hour answering service on 01388 443108.

Bishop Auckland College is committed to the safeguarding and the welfare of all learners and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory DBS disclosure. All teaching staff will be required to register with the Institute for Learning.