We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Premises Coordinator to join our team at Brighton MET. This is a key support role, ensuring the smooth day‑day running of the College estate and providing vital administrative assistance to the Estates & Facilities team. You will work closely with the Head of Estates and the Buildings & Facilities Manager, helping to maintain a safe, compliant, and well‑managed environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Responsibilities
* Provide efficient and effective administrative support to the Estates & Facilities team
* Act as a central point of contact for enquiries from staff, and external stakeholders, including contractors
* Support diary management, document control, and information management
* Maintain accurate records and files, including budget monitoring and audit support
* Work collaboratively with the Buildings & Facilities Manager, Maintenance Teams, and Cleaning Manager to ensure excellent customer liaison
* Assist in coordinating the College's maintenance and development programmes
* Contribute to the development and improvement of policies and procedures
* Support the Head of Estates and act on their behalf when required
Qualifications
* Experienced in an administrative role, ideally within an FE (Further Education) environment
* Confident handling confidential information and managing enquiries and complaints
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and experienced in working with spreadsheets and data
* Highly organised, with strong time management skills and the ability to meet tight deadlines
* Able to work both independently and as part of a team
* A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
* Flexible, proactive, and solution‑focused
Working in a vibrant and inclusive further education college is an inspiring experience. Our staff have a relentless focus on delivering outstanding teaching, learning and support, where you'll encounter a diverse student body, a positive atmosphere, ample support services, innovative teaching methods, community engagement and a celebration of individual differences. It's an environment that fosters personal growth and collaboration, to change lives through learning.
Location: Brighton MET, which has recently benefited from a 16-million-pound reinvestment, and we are proud to offer our school leavers, apprentices and adult learners cutting‑edge facilities in the heart of the city.
Benefits
* Local Government Pension Scheme – the Group contributes 15% of your actual pensionable pay.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing to 28 days in line with continuous service, plus bank holidays and college closure days over the Christmas period which are not deducted from annual leave entitlement. You also have the opportunity to purchase up to 5 days additional leave.
* Discount schemes – including discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel and onsite facilities such as our gym and First Steps Childcare nurseries (specific campuses only).
* Family friendly policies – including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay (dependent on continuous service).
* Continuous professional development opportunities – including development days, funded apprenticeships and access to a range of other courses and activities.
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