The University for the Creative Arts is seeking an experienced Facilities Assistant to join our busy Estates and Facilities department based at the Farnham campus. The post is an important and responsible position, and your main duties will include ensuring safety and security of premises, fire prevention, goods in/out, basic maintenance, compliance checks and support to the University and its departments. You will be expected to work as part of a team working on a shift basis as well as being part of the emergency response and covering the out of hours on call duty, on a rota basis with a paid ‘out of hours’ allowance.
You will have good interpersonal skills as there will be daily contact with staff, students, and the public. You will also be able to work on your own initiative and be flexible in your approach to work. A good awareness of IT is essential as is the willingness to become a trained first aider.
For an information conversation regarding the role please contact Julie Critcher, Facilities Manager at
[email protected] and 01252 892661.
Support for Applicants - If you require any reasonable adjustments during the redeployment or selection process, please let People & Culture know when submitting your application, or at any stage during the process, so that we can discuss appropriate support.
Further details
Role Profile
At the University for the Creative Arts (UCA), we’re committed to creating an inclusive community where every student and colleague feels respected, supported and able to belong. We celebrate the breadth of backgrounds, identities and lived experiences across our campuses and disciplines, and we recognise that creativity thrives when different perspectives are welcomed and valued. By promoting positive wellbeing and fair opportunities, we aim to remove barriers and enable everyone to flourish and reach their potential. We warmly encourage applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and from anyone who shares our ambition to build a more equitable and inclusive UCA.
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Job Details
Department/School
Estates & Facilities
Location
Farnham
Salary
£25,249 per annum
Closing Date
Wednesday 29 July 2026
Interview Date
Tuesday 04 August 2026
Reference
26-ESTA026-0177-1
