Estates Officer

Your future is here

A place to inspire

Being part of the Estates & Facilities Team, here at Nottingham College plays a vital part in helping our community reach their full potential, by making a positive difference to our learners and to each other.

We strive to build better futures for others and ourselves.

Here you will work in a vibrant environment, in a rewarding role and for an extraordinary college that values your contribution.

The main responsibilities for this role include:

• Supporting our onsite team with routine and emergency maintenance, minor modifications and refurbishment including basic DIY and other general repair work as needed.
• Assisting the Estates Team Leader, in ensuring our planned maintenance programme, including minor improvements and refurbishment projects are completed in a timely manner and meets legislative requirements.

• Someone who has proven experience in general building maintenance/recognised qualification.
• Someone who can work not only in a team but also able to work independently.
• Someone who demonstrates good communication skills and a positive work ethic.

For further questions on this post which the job description and/or person specification cannot address for you, please email Dawn Sladen, Facilities and Operations Manager ()

Interviews are planned for w/c 27th February 2026

Why Join us

• Competitive salary - £24,840 to £25,230 per annum FTE. (This will be pro rata for part time posts)
• 35 days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays + Opportunity to purchase up to 5 days annual leave
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Discounts at various stores and services across the UK via our Vivup App
• Various travel schemes including cycle to work, local transport season tickets and carsalary sacrifice scheme
• Opportunities for professional development including 8 dedicated Continued Personal Development (CPD) days and our Request to Invest Programme

A place to belong

At Nottingham College, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, valued, and understood.

We're proud to be recognised as a Carer Confident employer, acknowledging the tailored support we offer to staff who balance their roles with caring responsibilities. As part of the Endometriosis Friendly Employer scheme, we're actively tackling the stigma around menstrual health and providing meaningful support to those affected.

Our commitment to wellbeing continues as we work towards becoming a Menopause Friendly accredited employer, ensuring those experiencing menopause and peri menopause feel heard and supported.

Mental health matters here too - our network of accredited Mental Health First Aiders is always growing, helping to foster a culture of compassion and understanding across the college.

Through our Wellness Cafés - informal gatherings that invite open conversation - colleagues are encouraged to share experiences and support one another. Whether navigating health challenges or balancing work and personal life, wellbeing is prioritised at Nottingham College, allowing you to thrive in your career.

Nottingham College is a place where you can share your ideas, work with people from all kinds of backgrounds and together, make a positive difference. Within our inclusive workplace, everyone is given the opportunity to belong. As part of this we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that successful candidates may need.

Nottingham College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of our students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks references, and an enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Apply

If you're ready to be part of something special, the future is here. Visit Nottingham College - Current Vacancies to apply.

We shortlist and interview for our roles throughout the duration of the advert. Therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the stated closing date should we have a high volume of candidates. Please note that interview dates may be subject to change depending on availability.