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| Posting date: | 10 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £22,681 per year |
| Additional salary information: | plus £4,000 London Weighting Allowance per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 September 2024 |
| Location: | London, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | University of Wales Trinity Saint David |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 51348 |
Summary
ABOUT US -
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828. UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.
Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:
• 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2024)
Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.
The Institute of Inner City Learning (IICL) is one of the UWTSD’s four Institutes with campuses in Birmingham and London. The IICL has multiple intakes per annum, delivers continuous learning, teaching and recruitment cycles and operates in an intensely competitive inner-city and multicultural HE environment. The Institute currently has approx. 4,000 non-residential students on Certificates of Higher Education, Honours degrees, Masters and Doctoral programmes, some of which are also taught at weekends.
- THE ROLE -
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining the security of UWTSD premises and the environment. In addition, depending on Rota and need, they will be expected to carry out caretaking duties, portering, and minor maintenance, as well as other general duties required by the role. General caretaking duties such as shifting furniture and packages, litter picking, leaf clearance and maintaining the general cleanliness of the University environment will also be an integral part of the role.
The physical nature of the role requires the post holder to possess the ability to lift and carry heavy loads and to be on foot for large parts of the working day. The post holder will be expected to work on a Rota system; this will include weekend, nights, and shift outside normal working hours to respond to the demands of the service.
Main duties will include:
• Be responsible for maintaining the security of the premises and its contents in accordance with the University’s current requirements. Opening and locking up of the University buildings including lights, internal doors and alarms.
• Ensure all alarm systems and calls are handled as per agreed standard.
• Provide reception services and assistance to all stakeholders as required.
• Ensure the car parks and parking areas are safe for use, checking for deterioration of fabric, surface and lines.
• Ensure parking space requests are delivered in a timely manner.
• Undertake portering related tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture, delivery of parcels, assisting in unloading deliveries, issuing of keys and passes to contractors.
• Maintain the environment in a clean & orderly manner.
• Undertake cleaning duties in a thorough, accurate and timely manner
• Ensure machinery such as hoovers and buffers are used in compliance with Health & Safety requirements
- REQUIREMENTS -
You should have:
• Good general level of education
• Willingness to undertake first-aid certificate training
• Previous experience in providing grounds and minor maintenance service
• Previous experience of working in Higher Education
• Ability to identify potential risks and undertake risk assessments
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Adequate IT skills
• Demonstrates self-motivation and ability to work unsupervised
• Recognises the need for and demonstrates appropriate confidentiality
• Able and prepared to work flexibly, including travel between campuses and locations when required
- BENEFITS -
Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days
• Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
- HOW TO APPLY -
Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.
Closing date: 24th September 2024, at 11:59pm.
The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) traces its heritage back to the first university in Wales, receiving its Royal Charter in 1828. UWTSD now teaches over 16,000 students across its six campuses in the UK; four in Wales and two in England. It has long-standing international educational partnerships in Europe, China, Malaysia, the USA and elsewhere.
Our aim is to transform education, and by doing so transform the lives of the individuals and the communities we serve. We are already recognised for providing an outstanding student experience:
• 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Times Higher Education, July 2024)
Our success is due to the commitment, skill, knowledge, and ability of our people working together. We are now building on this strong culture and provision to become a leading provider of accessible higher education.
The Institute of Inner City Learning (IICL) is one of the UWTSD’s four Institutes with campuses in Birmingham and London. The IICL has multiple intakes per annum, delivers continuous learning, teaching and recruitment cycles and operates in an intensely competitive inner-city and multicultural HE environment. The Institute currently has approx. 4,000 non-residential students on Certificates of Higher Education, Honours degrees, Masters and Doctoral programmes, some of which are also taught at weekends.
- THE ROLE -
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining the security of UWTSD premises and the environment. In addition, depending on Rota and need, they will be expected to carry out caretaking duties, portering, and minor maintenance, as well as other general duties required by the role. General caretaking duties such as shifting furniture and packages, litter picking, leaf clearance and maintaining the general cleanliness of the University environment will also be an integral part of the role.
The physical nature of the role requires the post holder to possess the ability to lift and carry heavy loads and to be on foot for large parts of the working day. The post holder will be expected to work on a Rota system; this will include weekend, nights, and shift outside normal working hours to respond to the demands of the service.
Main duties will include:
• Be responsible for maintaining the security of the premises and its contents in accordance with the University’s current requirements. Opening and locking up of the University buildings including lights, internal doors and alarms.
• Ensure all alarm systems and calls are handled as per agreed standard.
• Provide reception services and assistance to all stakeholders as required.
• Ensure the car parks and parking areas are safe for use, checking for deterioration of fabric, surface and lines.
• Ensure parking space requests are delivered in a timely manner.
• Undertake portering related tasks as required including setting up and clearing away furniture, delivery of parcels, assisting in unloading deliveries, issuing of keys and passes to contractors.
• Maintain the environment in a clean & orderly manner.
• Undertake cleaning duties in a thorough, accurate and timely manner
• Ensure machinery such as hoovers and buffers are used in compliance with Health & Safety requirements
- REQUIREMENTS -
You should have:
• Good general level of education
• Willingness to undertake first-aid certificate training
• Previous experience in providing grounds and minor maintenance service
• Previous experience of working in Higher Education
• Ability to identify potential risks and undertake risk assessments
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Adequate IT skills
• Demonstrates self-motivation and ability to work unsupervised
• Recognises the need for and demonstrates appropriate confidentiality
• Able and prepared to work flexibly, including travel between campuses and locations when required
- BENEFITS -
Our employees get access to a great pay and benefits package in recognition of their valued contribution including:
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days annual leave per year, plus 8 bank holidays and 4 University closure days
• Good pay and conditions; as an accredited living wage employer, we offer competitive pay
• Pension scheme membership from USS to provide benefits for you and your family
- HOW TO APPLY -
Please note, this application process does not include the option to submit a CV. Therefore, your application will be assessed based on your answers to the application questions only and, in particular, your Supporting Statement.
Closing date: 24th September 2024, at 11:59pm.