ARCHITECTURAL ASSOCIATION SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE

Montague Street Supervisor/Maintenance Operative Salary: £30,000 to £32,200 per annum Location : London - Montague Street & Bedford Square Department: Estates & Facilities Reporting to: Maintenance Supervisor & Deputy Facilities Manager Starting Date: As soon as possible Contract Type: Permanent Hours of work: Full-time; Monday to Friday; 8am - 4pm (Occasional working on Saturday is required). Role Overview Responsible for the day to day upkeep and safe operation of the Montague Street premises, including carrying out and organising repairs, maintenance, room set ups and manual handling tasks. Works closely with security, maintenance and cleaning teams to ensure health and safety standards are met across the site. Oversees and coordinates the Montague Street maintenance team, providing direction and reporting to the line manager on operational delivery and planning. Main Responsibilities Operational Maintenance and Building Management: Carry out minor repairs and general maintenance across the buildings to ensure all areas remain safe and operational Complete daily inspections of building systems including heating, cooling, lighting and alarms, resolving any issues promptly Ensure furniture, fittings and equipment meet health and safety standards and are safe for use Maintain accurate maintenance logs and report on daily activities and any issues to the line manager Assist with planned preventative maintenance schedules and support the delivery of projects, events and exhibitions Health and Safety and Compliance: Oversee Legionella checks and support compliance with all statutory building requirements Act as Fire Marshal and First Aider, supporting emergency procedures and responding to incidents where required Work closely with the Health and Safety Compliance Officer and Estates team to carry out risk assessments and ensure compliance with fire, COSHH and building regulations Facilities, Grounds and Housekeeping: Maintain the upkeep of external areas including grounds and gardens, arranging contractors when needed Oversee housekeeping standards, ensuring fire exits are clear, spaces are clean, and room set ups are completed efficiently Support internal logistics including deliveries, storage areas and general site organisation to ensure spaces remain safe and functional Equipment, Stock and Workshops: Support the safe operation of workshops, tools and equipment, ensuring regular checks, servicing and cleaning Monitor stock and equipment levels, arranging orders in line with purchasing procedures and maintaining accurate records Stakeholder Engagement: Coordinate with staff, students, contractors and visitors, providing a responsive and professional service The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. All staff must: Comply with all legislative and regulatory requirements (e.g. Finance, HR, Health & Safety) Adhere to the requirements set out in the AA Code of Behavioural Expectations and other institutional policies. Person Specification Knowledge: Working knowledge of health and safety requirements and responsibilities Understanding of building maintenance and repair requirements Skills: Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical terms to a non technical audience Strong attention to detail Good numerical skills Ability to analyse and present basic data in a clear format Ability to carry out a range of minor repairs and maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, carpentry, painting, assembling furniture, and fixing fixtures and fittings, as well as gutter clearance Positive and proactive approach to work Well organised with a planned approach to work Experience: Experience of working in a maintenance or facilities environment Experience of carrying out building inspections and identifying repair and maintenance needs Experience of managing changing priorities and responding to varying workloads What we offer: We offer a wide range of staff benefits, including up to 40 days' leave per annum, in addition to Bank Holiday , a defined pension scheme, season ticket loans and access to professional development opportunities. You will also be able to take part and be involved in a creative and unique teaching environment, where the students display their amazing work with various on-site exhibitions, public programmes and lectures. Our Bedford Square campus is based just a 5-minute walk from Tottenham Court Road station, right in the heart of Central London. How to Apply: Please email the below documents button below by the closing date of Sunday 12th April 2026 stating the job title in the subject heading. AA Application Form Cover Letter/Email highlighting why you feel you are the right person for the role. This should not be more than two-pages Full CV We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Interviews will be held the week commencing on week commencing Monday 20th April 2026 . Informal enquires should be addressed by an email. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where all members of our community are supported to thrive. Whilst all applicants will be judged on merit alone, we particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our working community. Reasonable adjustments are available for interviews and workplaces. Please note that it will not be possible for the AA School to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates. Therefore, the appointed candidate will need to be eligible to work in the UK for the duration of their employment with the AA School, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. Thank you for your interest in the AA and this role.