AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group's institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK.
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Facilities & CST Supervisor
INTERNAL APPLICATIONS ONLY
Location: Leeds
Department: Estates & Facilities
Grade: 6
Contract: Full-time
Are you an organised, proactive, and people‑focused professional with experience in facilities operations and front‑line technical support? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, student‑centred environment where no two days are the same? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We are seeking a Facilities & CST Supervisor to play a key role in ensuring our Leeds campus remains safe, compliant, and consistently high‑performing. This role supports the Campus Manager and wider Estates & Facilities team, overseeing day‑to‑day building operations while leading a team of Campus Support Technicians (CSTs) and Facilities Assistants.
About the Role
As the Facilities & CST Supervisor, you will be responsible for the smooth running of campus facilities, ensuring all Health & Safety, compliance, maintenance and service obligations are met. You will support daily operations including:
Facilities & Compliance
* Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety regulations (including fire safety, first aid, incident reporting, and statutory checks).
* Overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, ensuring issues are dealt with promptly and safely.
* Managing external contractors such as cleaning, security, waste and maintenance providers.
* Conducting regular inspections, drills, and compliance audits.
* Managing campus opening/closing procedures and ensuring appropriate staffing throughout operating hours.
Resource & Equipment Planning
* Managing and maintaining the campus asset register and supporting annual stocktakes.
* Overseeing equipment storage, upkeep and CST‑managed gear.
* Maintaining stock levels for consumables, cleaning materials, supplies, shop stock and vending.
* Supporting the Campus Manager in budget control and project delivery.
Front‑Line Operational Support
* Supervising and coordinating CSTs and Facilities staff, ensuring efficient deployment.
* Compiling staff rotas to meet operational and academic needs.
* Supporting student inductions, open days and supervised sessions.
* Providing front‑line technical support and coordinating minor IT tasks.
* Ensuring teaching spaces, studios and event spaces are prepared and fully functional.
* Working collaboratively with academic, technical and student services teams.
People Management
* Line managing CSTs and Facilities Assistants, ensuring high performance and clear expectations.
* Promoting a positive, customer‑focused team culture.
* Maintaining accurate staff records, hours worked and supporting payroll processes.
Administrative Responsibilities
* Managing rotas and database updates.
* Handling purchasing for facilities-related supplies.
* Supporting monthly campus finance reconciliation.
About You
We're looking for someone who is dynamic, flexible, and committed to delivering high‑quality student and staff experiences. You will bring:
Experience
* Experience supervising facilities or front‑line operational teams.
* Experience in multi‑use environments (HE, FE, creative or corporate settings is an advantage).
* Knowledge or experience of creative, musical or technical environments (essential).
Skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong organisational discipline and ability to manage competing priorities.
* Ability to motivate and support junior team members.
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem‑solving.
* Confidence in liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
* An understanding of facilities or building services (desirable).
Qualifications
* NEBOSH/IOSH is desirable (or willingness to work towards).
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to shape the operational heartbeat of a vibrant and creative campus. You'll work closely with motivated teams across technical, academic and student support areas, ensuring a safe and inspiring environment for students and staff.
How to Apply
If you're ready to bring energy, organisation, and leadership to this key operational role, we'd love to receive your application.
Here's the full job description
To improve the diversity of our academic team, we especially welcome applications from women, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.
The deadline for applications is on the 30 February 2026.
Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.
Benefits
Access to Perks via Breeze app
Health Cover via Healthshield
Employee Assistance Program
Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Royal London
Cycle to Work Scheme
Life insurance with Canada Life
+ other attractive benefits