Overview
Contracts and Services Officer
Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE. We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving Sixth Form College. The College operates across two campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.
We are looking to appoint an experienced, self-motivated and enthusiastic Contracts and Services Officer as part of our estates team, who provide facilities for students, staff and visitors in this busy and successful Sixth Form College.
Responsibilities
* Support the Estates Manager to ensure the effective management of estates contracts and services across the College.
* Oversee contractor selection and compliance, coordinate maintenance and servicing, and maintain accurate records to meet legal and safety standards.
* Monitor contractor performance, assist with budget control, and promote sustainability initiatives.
* Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure high standards of health and safety, value for money, and service quality.
* Issue permits to work, manage risk assessments, and contribute to strategic planning for estates projects.
* Demonstrate strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication.
Estates Service Context
Our estates team, supported by in-house staff and trusted outsourced contractors, ensures the College environment is safe, clean, secure, and well maintained to high standards. This includes building maintenance, health and safety compliance, cleaning services, grounds care, physical security, and access arrangements for lettings. All team members work across both campuses to deliver exceptional service. We support new colleagues in making the most of the professional opportunities offered by this post.
Conditions
This is a permanent, all-year-round, full-time post commencing as soon as possible with a competitive salary on the SFCA support pay spine. The salary banding is 15–18, ranging from £32,199 to £35,395 per annum (pro rata). The actual starting salary is £32,199 but may be negotiable based on experience.
Benefits
* Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range
* Pension options: automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution or Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff (if applicable)
* Staff well-being programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Annual flu vaccination
* Continual Professional Development
* Eyecare voucher scheme
* On-site parking
Application process
We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group focused on adding value to life at work and fostering a sense of community. Applications: Previous applicants need not apply. Please do not submit a separate CV; only information on the application form will be used in the selection process. Applications can be downloaded from the Vacancies section of our website at https://wqe.ac.uk/vacancies/.
Completed applications must be returned by 10pm on Sunday 15th March 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24th March 2026; full details will be emailed to shortlisted candidates. Please return all completed application documentation via e-mail only.
Thank you for considering joining our team at WQE. Paul Wilson, Principal.
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