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Join Colchester Institute – Where Your Career Makes a Difference. At Colchester Institute is seeking a proactive and organised Facilities Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of small works and reactive maintenance across all college sites. In this key role, you will coordinate external contractors, support summer works planning, and ensure maintenance activities meet health and safety standards and the needs of teaching and learning. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in keeping things running smoothly, and likes working collaboratively in a busy Facilities team.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the main point of contact for external contractors, raising purchase orders, scheduling visits and overseeing works
Maintain accurate records of all works using shared systems to support planning and reporting
Carry out building inspections and site visits across campuses and leased buildings
Ensure contractors comply with health & safety requirements, including RAMS and permits to work
Work closely with the Facilities team, helpdesk and contracts coordinators to support daily operations
Deliver a responsive, customer-focused service to staff, students and visitors
Assist with management of the College pool vehicle fleet and related records
Support departmental policies and procedures and maintain your own professional development
Promote the College’s Safeguarding, DEI, Values and Health & Safety policies
Requirements:
Experience in facilities coordination, property maintenance or a related role (or transferable experience)
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
Confidence working with contractors and monitoring work quality
Understanding of health & safety processes, including RAMS and permit-to-work systems
Good communication skills, IT competence and a team-focused approach
Ability to carry out site visits across multiple locations
Nice to have:
Experience in an education, public sector or multi-site environment
Knowledge of planned and reactive maintenance or fleet administration
Experience with facilities management or helpdesk systems
Relevant health & safety training (e.g. IOSH)
What we offer:
Supportive, collaborative team
Opportunities for professional development
A role where your work directly supports students and staff