Event and Facilities Coordinator

Do you have a commitment to customer care at all times? Are you able to develop positive relationships with staff, students, customers and contractors.? Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills? 

If you have answered yes to these questions then we want to hear from you!

Blackpool Sixth is an outstanding college specialising in 16-19 education, we have an exciting opportunity for an Event and Facilities Coordinator, to join our outstanding Estates team. There are exciting times ahead for the college as we anticipate becoming a member of The Coastal Collaborative Trust in the near future. 

This is a permanent full time 37.5 hours per week, all year post and you will play a key role in the daily running and operation of the college including the security and safety of all staff, students and visitors. You will be required to work 5 days per week, shifts will normally be 10:30 to 18:30 hrs. On occasions you may be required to work outside of these times and some flexibility in the hours worked will be expected, this could include some work at the weekends and evenings.

The successful candidate will be required to multitask in a fast paced environment prioritising work as needed and maintaining a focus on the detail. A strong customer first approach is required for both internal and external customers ensuring that the requirements for internal events and external bookings are managed. The safety of all those using the college is a key part of this role which includes supporting the risk assessment process and maintaining accurate records. You may have facilities and customer services experience, though not necessarily in a similar environment. A health and safety qualification and current first aid at work certificate would be an advantage although training will be provided where necessary.

A day in Estates could see you: 

• Liaising with stakeholders in relation to college events and bookings
• Coordinating the work of others in the department
• Carrying out site patrols and supporting students
• Completing administration work in relation to building compliance and health and safety
• Setting up rooms for events or other tasks that require a team effort (teamwork is a key part of our culture)

Click here to apply now and find out more about the college.  

Closing date: 16th April 2024, 9am

Interviews: 25th April 2024

We are an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of a protected characteristic, or is disadvantaged by any conditions or any related individual requirements. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and all diverse groups. The college provides equality of access, services and care to everyone, regardless of people’s age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression or trans status, race, religion or belief or sexual orientation. 

All staff will be carefully selected using recruitment and selection procedures designed to emphasise the college’s commitment to safeguarding. All posts, including volunteers, are subject to enhanced DBS clearance. All shortlisted applicants will be asked to complete a self-declaration of any criminal record or information that will make them unsuitable to work with children. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn should any information come to light that has not been included in the self-declaration. It is an offence to apply for a role if you are barred from regulated activity relevant to children, anyone caught doing so will be reported to the police immediately. Please note that we reserve the right to review your online presence in line with the keeping children safe in education guidance.