Resource Assistant

Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Resource Assistant to support our Construction Department. This vital role focuses on maintaining and managing equipment and resources within the curriculum area, contributing to a high-quality learning environment for students and supporting the continued success of our department in delivering outstanding education in construction trades and skills.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

As a key member of the Construction team, your primary responsibilities are to ensure the smooth operation of resources and equipment essential for our teaching and training activities. Specific duties include:

Maintaining equipment and resources to ensure they are in optimal working order, and efficiency.
Managing and organising stock, including receiving, checking, and storing materials and equipment.
Preparing materials and equipment for teaching sessions to support effective learning.
Providing practical assistance to students during workshops, guided by lecturers and specialist practitioners.
Supporting the security and cleanliness of equipment and learning spaces, emphasising Health and Safety practices.
About the Construction Department

As the largest provider of construction skills in Lancashire, our department offers a comprehensive range of programs, from traditional trades to higher education pathways leading to careers in architecture, surveying, and project management. With strong ties to local employers, we design programs to meet industry needs, contributing to over 6,000 individuals gaining employment in construction. Our goal is to foster excellence in teaching and practical training, and your role as a Resource Assistant is essential to this mission.

Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Competitive pension scheme:
Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 19.3% employer contribution
Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
Agile working opportunities
Enhanced Family friendly policies
Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
Occupational Health
FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
FREE eye tests
Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
FREE healthy breakfast
Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
Health and beauty salon
Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
FREE car parking
Car lease scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Onsite kids 'Sports Camp' 8am - 5pm during selected half-term breaks