Agile working (mainly office based but some remote working possible)

The Opportunity

We are looking for a motivated team member to join a team of staff in Keele University's Estate & Campus Services Directorate.

The Directorate is responsible for the strategic planning, development, operation and maintenance of the university's physical estate and campus services. It acts as the custodian of a large and complex 600 acre campus, overseeing all academic buildings, student accommodation, infrastructure and outdoor spaces, while ensuring they are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.

The Facilities Co ordinator plays a central role in ensuring the smooth, safe and efficient operation of the campus estate. The postholder manages day to day facilities activity, coordinates contractor visits, oversees access to specialist areas, and responds to both planned and reactive maintenance needs.

The role requires excellent communication, strong organisational skills and a proactive, solutions focused approach. In addition to operational coordination, the Facilities Co ordinator contributes to service development, stakeholder support, compliance assurance and continuous improvement across the Estates function.

You will have experience in a similar role, liaising and building relationships with contractors and customers, forward planning, organising resources and improving systems and processes in a Facilities Management/Estates function.

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff.

In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave
• Excellent staff pension scheme
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development
• On site 'outstanding' nursery
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Please note that the starting salary will typically be at the bottom of the pay scale shown above

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible.

The University

Keele University is renowned for its exciting approach to higher education, innovative research, beautiful campus, strong community spirit and excellent student experience.

With a turnover in excess of £170 million, over 15,000 students and a total staff of approximately 2000, the University provides high quality teaching across a wide range of academic and vocational subjects and promotes world-class research. Further information can be found at https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele University values equity and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

For full post details and to find out more about working at Keele please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/vacancies

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

For informal enquiries may be addressed to [email protected]. Applications to this address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 21st August 2026

Interviews will be held on: 18th September

Post reference: KU00005334