Building & Maintenance Officer in Birmingham

At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution; we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the role

As a Building & Maintenance Officer, you will support the day-to-day running of campus buildings, helping to ensure they are safe, well maintained and ready to support teaching, learning and wider activity. Working as part of the wider Campus Operations team, you’ll take a hands‑on role in maintaining buildings and equipment, preparing spaces, and responding to day‑to‑day issues as they arise. You’ll also act as a key point of contact on campus, working with colleagues, contractors and service teams to keep things running effectively.

What You’ll Do

• Support the day-to-day operation of campus buildings, including opening and closing in line with agreed procedures and security requirements
• Prepare and maintain internal and external spaces so they are ready for teaching, learning and events
• Monitor building presentation, identifying and resolving issues that affect the campus environment
• Carry out routine checks of buildings and equipment, addressing issues or escalating where needed
• Undertake basic maintenance tasks and repairs, using judgement to determine when specialist support is required
• Work with contractors on site, helping to coordinate access and ensure work is carried out safely and with minimal disruption
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activity, inspections and completed work
• Support health and safety activity on campus, including inspections, audits and routine compliance checks
• Provide first line support for equipment and basic IT issues, escalating to central teams where necessary
• Act as a first point of contact for building and maintenance queries, resolving routine issues independently
• Contribute to operational projects and support wider campus activity as required
• Work flexibly across teams, providing practical support where needed to maintain effective service delivery

What You’ll Bring

• Experience working in a building, maintenance or facilities environment
• The ability to organise and prioritise work, responding to changing demands with minimal supervision
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues, students, contractors and service teams
• A practical, problem‑solving approach and sound judgement in day‑to‑day situations
• Good digital skills, including experience using systems to record and manage information
• A working understanding of health and safety requirements in a maintenance or facilities setting

Working Pattern

This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week on a rotating shift basis, helping us provide consistent support across the day. You’ll work a mix of the following shifts:

Why BIMM University?

We are a values‑led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do. In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation. We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students. Therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check, or an enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.