Estates Officer

The Estates Officer will be accountable for administrative requirements of the Estates functions across our North campuses (Dartford & Gravesend) including maintaining records, checking contractor compliance, scheduling repair works, obtaining quotes and arranging emergency call outs.

A key role will also be to monitor the Estate Helpdesk System and ensuring job requests are allocated to the relevant staff on each campus and are progressed through to completion. You will also be responsible for liaising with staff to ensure college vehicles are allocated correctly, serviced and fully maintained.

In this role you will be responsible for providing high quality administrative support, and coordination skills to oversee contract delivery across the department (North).

The successful candidate will be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Teams, experienced in processing data quickly and accurately and have a methodical, organised approach to your work. They will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines and statutory timescales whilst maintaining a high level of attention to detail and accuracy.

North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted 'Good' provider, with 'Outstanding' learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners' experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.

As part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College), you can look forward to a generous benefits offer, including 33 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, enrolment onto the People's Partnership pension scheme, free parking, and access to a range of onsite facilities (including restaurants and coffee shops).