Senior Building and Maintenance Officer

BIMM British and Irish Modern Music Institute; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious music education institution in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Building & Maintenance Officer. In this full-time role, you will lead a team to maintain campus facilities, ensure compliance with health and safety standards, and handle routine checks. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a good education background. The position includes benefits such as 25 days holiday and a SMART pension plan, promoting inclusivity and community representation.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills essential for building relationships and addressing concerns.
• Flexibility in managing and adapting to changing operational needs is important.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Building & Maintenance Officers to ensure effective operations.
• Coordinate health and safety compliance across campus.
• Conduct routine checks and maintain records of facilities.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Team-oriented with excellent interpersonal skills

Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable in a hands-on environment

Education

Good standard of education including English and Maths

Job description

At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution; we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As the Senior Building & Maintenance Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring our campus facilities are safe, well‑maintained, and aligned with the needs of our vibrant academic community. This is 바기작 an opportunity to create a real impact by overseeing the physical environment and contributing to the operational excellence of our campus.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, manage, and develop Consortium team of Building & Maintenance Officers, ensuring effective staffing rotas that support an exceptional student experience.
• Collaborate closely with the Senior Health & Safety Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety standards across campus and external venues.
• Coordinate the opening and closing of campus buildings, ensuring adherence to standard protocols.
• Conduct routine and ad‑hoc checks of buildings and equipment, keeping detailed records and reporting findings.
• Oversee external contractors, ensuring high‑quality maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain the physical presentation of campus buildings, ensuring learning spaces and resources are set up appropriately for lessons.
• Act as an advocate for health and safety policies, providing guidance and escalating concerns as needed.
• Support campus projects and operational improvements as directed by the Building and Technical Services Manager.
• Adapt the Building and Maintenance team’s operations to reflect the diverse needs of our students, staff, and lecturers.

What You’ll Bring

• A good standard of education, including English and Maths.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Team‑oriented with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and comfortable in a hands‑on environment.

This is a full‑time role based on working 37.5 hours per week with some evening and weekend work required.

Why BIMM University?

We are a values‑led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation.

nowych We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students, therefore all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check or an enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.