Facilities Assistant in London

Description

AD Education UK is a growing network of leading creative education institutes in the UK. The group\’s institutions are united around strong values and sharing a vision for creativity and innovation within creative media education. With over 40 years of pioneering and sector-leading experience, our graduates can be found throughout the music, film, games and wider creative media sectors, winning prestigious awards and employed within the highest echelons of their respective creative fields. Our market-leading portfolio of schools includes The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) and SAE Institute UK.

Requirements

Facilities Assistant x2 INTERNAL VACANCIES ONLY

Location: London

Contract: Full-time 37 hours per week

Salary: £27,075

Closing Date: 20th February 2026

Reporting to the Facilities Operational Manager, the successful candidate will be working within a team responsible for the day-to-day operation of the ADE facilities (the working and learning environment).

Daily tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Provide support for the Facilities Manager/Supervisor
• Musical equipment repair and maintenance
• Assist and support staff and students with technical problems
• Prepare equipment for shows and events
• Set up rooms for classes, exams and staff meetings
• Assist with compliance-related tasks including planned preventative maintenance checks
• Assist with building maintenance / general DIY
• Provide frontline customer service cover for the facilities helpdesk
• General administrative tasks

This role will be of interest to Facilities Assistants who have experience maintaining and repairing contemporary musical instruments and equipment. We also welcome applications from music school graduates who have a passion and aptitude for the practical and technical aspects of music performance and technology.

The successful candidate will have a \\\”can-do\\\” attitude, excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for providing a high level of customer service. They must also be prepared to undertake CPD training and occasionally work at the weekend assisting on shows and events.

For more information read the job description here

The deadline for applications is on Friday, 20th February 2026.

To improve the diversity of our team, we especially welcome applications from women, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.

Note: ADE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Benefits

Access to Perks

Health Cover

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme with Evolve

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life insurance

Free Alexander Technique sessions