Facilities officer

🚨 Facilities Officer

📍 North London

💰 £30,235 per annum (including London weighting)

🕒 Full-time | Permanent

The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama is looking for a proactive and hands-on Facilities Officer to help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of its vibrant campus environment.

This is a varied and practical role where you’ll support the operational running of the campus through building maintenance, health & safety compliance, security, room set-ups, porterage, and general facilities support across the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out minor repairs and planned preventative maintenance
• Supporting health & safety and compliance checks
• Locking/unlocking buildings and responding to alarms
• Preparing rooms for lectures, exams, performances and events
• Supporting with furniture moves, deliveries and porterage
• Assisting with fire safety procedures and emergency response
• Working closely with contractors, staff and students to maintain a safe and welcoming campus environment

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous facilities, maintenance or building support experience
• Good understanding of health & safety practices
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• A proactive and flexible approach
• The ability to work independently and solve problems calmly and effectively

The role operates on a rolling shift rota (8-hour shifts between 07:30–23:30, Monday–Friday with occasional weekends).

Why join Central?

✨ 35 days annual leave + bank holidays

✨ Local Government Pension Scheme

✨ Excellent staff development opportunities

✨ Employee Assistance Programme

✨ Free student productions and performances

✨ Cycle to Work scheme & season ticket loan

Central is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and warmly welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Please note: applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available for this role.