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 and vibrant Sixth Form College. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of College life. The College operates across two closely located 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 outstanding facilities for students, staff and visitors in this busy and successful Sixth Form College.
Responsibilities
* Support the Estates Manager in the effective management of estates contracts and services across the College.
* Oversee contractor selection and compliance.
* Coordinate maintenance and servicing.
* Maintain accurate records to meet legal and safety standards.
* Monitor contractor performance.
* Assist with budget control.
* Promote sustainability initiatives.
* Issue permits to work.
* Manage risk assessments.
* Contribute to strategic planning for estates projects.
* Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure high standards of health and safety, value for money, and service quality.
The Estates Service
Our estates team, supported by dedicated in‑house staff and trusted outsourced contractors, ensures that the College environment is safe, clean, secure, and well maintained to the highest standards. This includes managing building maintenance, health and safety compliance, cleaning services, grounds care, physical security, and access arrangements for lettings. All team members, including the postholder, work across both our University Road and Regent Road campuses to deliver exceptional service.
Employment Details
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.
Salary banding for this post will be 15–18 which ranges from £32,199 to £35,395 per annum (pro rata). The actual starting salary for this post is £32,199 but may be negotiated based on experience.
Benefits
* Annual incremental pay increases, linked to performance, within the pay scale range.
* Pension – Automatic enrolment into the Teachers’ Pension scheme with 28.68% employer contribution or to the Local Government Pension Scheme for support staff (if applicable), one of the most competitive on the market with an employer contribution of above 20% in most cases.
* Staff well‑being programme.
* Cycle to Work Scheme.
* Annual flu vaccination.
* Continual Professional Development.
* Eyecare voucher scheme.
* On‑site parking.
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. Application forms can be downloaded from our website by clicking the tab Apply Now. Completed applications must be returned by 10 pm on Sunday 15 March 2026.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 24 March 2026. Full details will be emailed out to shortlisted candidates.
Please return all completed application documentation via e‑mail only. Finally, I would like to thank you again for the time taken to consider joining our team here at WQE and, if you decide this is the right step for you, to make an application.
Paul Wilson
Principal
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