Property & Facilities Assistant – Royal Kennel Club (RKC)
Location: Aylesbury, on-site
Contract Type: Permanent
Team: Property & Facilities
Reports to: Property & Facilities Manager
Salary: Competitive
Close Date: 21 May 2026
*Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Based in the Aylesbury office, this role will support the Property and Facilities Manager by undertaking a range of maintenance and facilities duties to ensure the building is fully functioning and compliant. They will also provide support to our Stoneleigh online booking platform and administrative support for our customers. Providing support for the operational functions that enable the organisation to effectively work within the office environments and warehouse space.
Providing support to the Property and Facilities Manager in providing a high standard of building and facilities services, ensuring the workplace is safe, compliant, welcoming, and fully operational. Whilst also providing effective support for the organisation’s online booking services. The role contributes to creating a positive experience for employees, visitors and our tenants, helping to maintain smooth day‑to‑day operations across our sites.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- To support the Property and Facilities Management team in the management of the Aylesbury building and facilities. Working with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the smooth running of the building.
- To act as the primary contact for all matters relating to the booking of events at the Stoneleigh Building, in liaison with Caretaker including advising on availability and suitability of the RKC Building for intended hire purpose, using the Avalan booking system.
- Carrying out day-to-day duties according to daily schedules, including but not limited to print, reprographics and postal services, scanning, data capture, and archiving.
- Oversee with assistance of the Property and Facilities Team in the maintenance of health & safety and compliance for the building. (including First Aid, Fire Management and L8) ensuring records are kept up to date on the Teams channel.
- To be the primary Keyholder for Aylesbury, working with the keyholder company and alarm company in the event of any security breaches.
- Oversee in setting up and organising spaces for meetings, events, or other activities as required.
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience in a similar role property, facilities or operational support role.
- Knowledge and understanding of online booking platforms and associated administrative processes.
- Strong customer focused approach.
- Collaborative team player who builds effective working relationships.
- Methodical, organised with ability to prioritise workload effectively.
- First Aid/Fire Marshall experience (desirable; full training will be provided if not already held).
- Basic understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
Why Join Us?
Joining the Royal Kennel Club means becoming part of an organisation with a meaningful purpose: supporting the health, welfare and future of dogs and the people who love them. You’ll work alongside passionate, knowledgeable colleagues who care deeply about making a positive difference, in an environment that values collaboration, integrity and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave, increasing up to 30 days, in addition to statutory holidays. Staff may also receive additional days for any approved business closure days over the festive period in December, Option to buy up to five days of annual leave per year.
- Employer pension contributions double the percentage of your plan earnings, up to 8%Life assurance equivalent to three times your basic salary (two times your basic salary for non-pension scheme members)
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Lifestyle discounts via our EAP and healthcare cashback programme
- Discounts on Royal Kennel Club products and services
- 4X Complimentary staff tickets to Crufts and Discover Dogs
- Healthcare cashback programme with a fixed contribution paid for by the Royal Kennel Club
- Free eye tests with a voucher towards the cost of your spectacles
- Financial support for professional and vocational qualifications, with five days' study leave provided
- Free access to The Royal Kennel Club Library and Art Gallery
Pay: £25,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Gym membership
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aylesbury HP19 8DB: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)
Experience:
- Facilities maintenance: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
