Job Description
🚨 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.